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Two Northwest Coast polychrome masks
Two Northwest Coast polychrome masks
Item Details
Description
Late 20th/21st Century
Two works:

A carved cedar mask by D. A. Weir with painted features and strands of hair
(b. 1939-40, Haida Gwaii)
Inscribed to verso: Watchman / Haida / Warrior / D.A. Weir [for Dalbert Alex Weir] / Frog / 2/12/98 / HRE
9.75" H x 7.375" W x 5" D

A Tony Gulbrandsen carved polychrome mask with cedar bark strip hair
(b.1962, Tsimshian)
Inscribed to verso: Wren Mask and Bears / Tony Gulbrandsen / LUX / Kula Alam Band / Prince Rupert B. C. / Wren and Bear Clan / HRE
13" H [without hair] x 9.75" W x 6" D

2 pieces
Condition
Each overall fair to good condition with dust accumulation and wear commensurate with age. Scattered light scuffs to paint and imperfections inherent to wood. The smaller mask with a repaired break running through the face.
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Two Northwest Coast polychrome masks

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $300
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