A Northwest Coast polychrome mask
Mid-20th century; Pacific Northwest Coast
A carved cedar mask with painted green face and red and black/dark blue painted features, inlaid abalone eyes, shell teeth, and tufts of hair to forehead
9.75" H x 7.5" W x 6.75" D

Overall good condition with dust accumulation and wear commensurate with age. Scattered scratches, scuffs and crazing to paint and imperfections inherent to wood. A few scattered surface marks. A small hole to one eye area, and likely missing one shell tooth to top right corner of mouth. 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.