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

I love it now for all of its scuffs and wear

suggesting that he or she was quite proud of it

MA) quite how precious little Black Forest carvings can be

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