Haitian Carved Wood Bird in the manner of André Dimanche antique wooden wheel It is in excellent condition

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

The box is in excellent structural condition

is woven around what I believe is orange painted glass

The vase is signed Pottery Craft USA on the side near the base

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

Haitian Carved Wood Bird in the manner of André Dimanche antique wooden wheel It is in excellent conditionMy 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