Lot 597
Kwakiutl First Nation Carved Wood Mask, "Raven Man" Signed by Master Carver Herman P. Bruce Jr. Herman Bruce Jr., Namgis Nation artist from Alert Bay, a village on Cormorant Island, British Columbia, Canada whose creations are found in prestigious galleries in Canada and the Northwest Coast. Offered is an original Bruce, hand carved mask entitled "Raven Man", raven spirits clearly evident along forehead fashioned from western cedar and hand painted with iron red, flat black and white paint and adorned with raffia and horse hair. A striking mask with artist signing in marker inside mask making the notation of "one that stands alone, three islands in one" and signing his name. 12 x 8" and in excellent condition. Estimated Value $200 - UP
From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring.
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| Realized $540 |
