An Art Thompson mask, 1974

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Art Thompson Nootka (Nuu-chah-nulth), (1948-2003), untitled, 1974, a carved and partially painted mask with applied horsehair, signed with artist's cypher and dated verso, inscribed in pencil: Carved by A. Thompson Nitinaht B.C. May 16, 1974. height 10in, width 7 3/4in Footnotes: Provenance Property from the Stanley Miller Collection of Native American Art For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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An Art Thompson mask, 1974

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Los Angeles, CA, United States

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