Bidspirit auction | Pacific Northwest Carved Wood Bear

Pacific Northwest Carved Wood Bear Mask, Wesley - Native American/First Nations, British Columbia, Canada, made and signed by Andy Tsu-Ech Wesley (b. 1961) of the Gitksun cultural group, ca. late 20th century CE. A handsome cedar helmet mask in the form of a bear, with dramatic fur lining thetop of the head and the back of the mask. The face is painted with bright, bold colors - deep blue outlined in white around the red, white, and black eyes, a black face with red and white nostrils and ears, and a huge mouth, partially open, andfull of big teeth with sharp canines, painted bright white inside a thick band of red lips. The signature is on the interior. Size: 10.25” L x 10.25” W x 12.45” H (26 cm x 26 cm x 31.6 cm); 18.95” H (48.1 cm) on included custom stand. Andy Tsu-Ech Wesley was born in Prince Rupert, British Columbian, Canada, in 1961. He is a member of the Gitksun cultural group (also Gitxsan, Gitksan), part of the Tsimshianic language group, who live inland along the Skeena River. They are a matrilineal society comprised of four clans, each represented by a different animal. This artist's specialty is wooden masks carved in the Haida style. Condition: Shipping: There are many options for shipping available. To see our competitive List of Shippers, make your list request directly via email. Please Note: The absence of a statement of condition does not construe nor imply this item is in any particular condition. Sometimes a statement is made in the description when its condition affects the function of the item but not necessarily the value. Either way, you may request a condition report for clarification. Condition reports are furnished upon request. Please be specific with regard to the details of the condition you wish answered. Please understand that the use of condition reports is to ask questions consistent with your understanding of the details of the product and is for your own authentication. In the case that you haven't received a condition report, as per our Terms and Conditions of the sale, by virtue of bidding in the sale, you agree that you are sufficiently satisfied with our description whether accurate or errant. Preview is available by appointment until the day before the sale.