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

MA) quite how precious little Black Forest carvings can be

silver and pinkish molded ceramic vase/planter

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

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