A large Northwest Coast Raven clapper mask
Mid/late 20th century; Pacific Northwest Coast
Appears unmarked
A large polychrome painted carved wood raven mask in blue, red, and white, with an articulated beak with hide hinges, hide cord pull, and horse hair embellishments
13" H x 12.5" W x 26.5" D.

Overall good condition with dust accumulation, scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, and indentations commensurate with age. Polychromed surface with darkening in areas and rubbed wear. A few older partial fractures to openwork ear/feather motifs, with very slight loosening to these sections. Light wear and some loss to hair elements. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.