Two Northwest Coast polychrome masks
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Description
Mid-20th Century or Later
Two works:
A polychrome carved wood mask by Gary Rice with cedar bark strip hair and four feathers
(b. 1930s, Coast Salish)
Inscribed verso: Atlakam Mask / "Cannibal" / "Kwa-guilth" / Hand carved by Gary Rice
Wood mask: 10" H x 7.75" W x 5.5" D; including hair: 33" H
A polychrome carved wood mask by Jack James, Jr
(Late 20th/21st Century, Kwakiutl)
Incised verso: Jack James, Jr; Label affixed verso: Kwakutl / Atlakam Dance Mask / Spirits of the Woods
9.5" H x 8.25" W x 5.25" D
2 pieces
Provenance: The first: Northwest Tribal Art, A Gallery, Seattle WA
The second: Raymond J Law Inc, Northwest Coast Ethnic Art, Seattle WA
Notes: The first item of this lot is accompanied by a copy of gallery information indicating purchase in 1994, as well as artist's biographical information. The second item is accompanied by a copy of a receipt of sale dated January 9 1990.
Two works:
A polychrome carved wood mask by Gary Rice with cedar bark strip hair and four feathers
(b. 1930s, Coast Salish)
Inscribed verso: Atlakam Mask / "Cannibal" / "Kwa-guilth" / Hand carved by Gary Rice
Wood mask: 10" H x 7.75" W x 5.5" D; including hair: 33" H
A polychrome carved wood mask by Jack James, Jr
(Late 20th/21st Century, Kwakiutl)
Incised verso: Jack James, Jr; Label affixed verso: Kwakutl / Atlakam Dance Mask / Spirits of the Woods
9.5" H x 8.25" W x 5.25" D
2 pieces
Provenance: The first: Northwest Tribal Art, A Gallery, Seattle WA
The second: Raymond J Law Inc, Northwest Coast Ethnic Art, Seattle WA
Notes: The first item of this lot is accompanied by a copy of gallery information indicating purchase in 1994, as well as artist's biographical information. The second item is accompanied by a copy of a receipt of sale dated January 9 1990.
Condition
Each in overall good condition with dust accumulation and wear commensurate with age. Each with scattered light scuffs to paint and imperfections inherent to wood. Gary Rice mask with cedar bark strips and feathers slightly disheveled and with added hook to interior for display.
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Two Northwest Coast polychrome masks
Estimate $300 - $500
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