Dempsey Bob (Tahltan/Tlingit/Canadian, b. 1948) Mask

Property from the Estate of Sally Lloyd Steedman, Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Dempsey Bob (Tahltan/Tlingit/Canadian, b. 1948) Mask, signed and dated '01 on the interior, the carved face surmounted by a kneeling figure with mask, on a metal stand. Height on stand: 57 in. The authenticity of this mask was confirmed through the artist's gallery. Dempsey Bob is a Northwest Coast woodcarver and sculptor from British Columbia, Canada, who is of Tahltan and Tlingit First Nations descent. He was born in the Tahltan village of Telegraph Creek on the Stikine River in northwestern B.C., and is of the Wolf clan. He began carving in 1969 under the tutelage of Freda Diesing who was his earliest mentor and teacher. Bob's works blend traditional narratives and iconography with contemporary influences. Measurements: Height: 18 in. x Width: 7 in. x Depth: 7 in. Condition: Good condition, light wear, minor scratches to one cheek, small hairline crack to top edge in between attachments. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.

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