Lot 612: Dempsey Bob 1948 - Canadian yellow cedar Hawk 9

Dempsey Bob 1948 - Canadian yellow cedar Hawk 9 1/2 x 7 x 4 1/2 inches 24.1 x 17.8 x 11.4 centimeters on verso signed, titled and dated 1981 Provenance:Acquired directly from the Artist by the present Private Collection, Maine, USA A letter written by the artist to the present owner accompanies this lot. Sept 30, 1981 Dear *** Here is your mask that you ordered. I hope you like it. It is hawk person in the Tlingit style. It is carved out of yellow cedar. Please send me a picture of the mask. If I am in Seattle sometime I would phone you. I would like to see some Tlingit stuff there. You could send me a cheque to my address. Thank you. Friend, Dempsey Bob