Haitian Carved Wood Bird in the manner of André Dimanche antique wooden wheel This mask is one of

This mask is one of the most extraordinary things I've had in my possession

It is in excellent condition and measures 8 3/8" tall x 4" across x 2" deep and has a hole in the back for hanging

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suggesting that he or she was quite proud of it

Haitian Carved Wood Bird in the manner of André Dimanche antique wooden wheel This mask is one ofMy guess it that this wonderfully expressive carved bird is indeed the work of well known, self taught Haitian artist Andr V. Dimanche (1901 1988), but it is unsigned, so I am not 100% certain. It bears an extremely close resemblance to other carved standing birds by the artist, including two currently on the website of Indigo Arts, including this Mother Bird with Young, 1970, viewable here. I purchased this piece at the estate sale of gallerist