Condition Report

LOT #010

First Nations Art

Freda Diesing
1925 - 2002
Canadian


Haida Male Portrait Mask
alderwood, cedar bark, hair and paint
on verso signed, titled, dated 1974 and inscribed "of Alderwood, Hair & Cedarbark Trim"
8 3/8 x 7 x 4 in 21.3 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm


Overall Condition of Work
 •  Overall, this work is in very good to excellent condition

Methods of Inspection
 •  This work was inspected under magnification
 •  This work was inspected under ultraviolet light

Sculpture Surface Condition
 •  Extremely minor Accretions present In small localized areas
 •  Extremely minor Surface dust or grime present In small localized areas
 •  Very minor Surface dust or grime present Along the upper edge

Notes on Material


Comments on Condition
The aritst's tool marks are present. Variations in the paint are present, especially on the left cheek area where the paint has a fainter appearance. Extremely minor stains are present on the upper left side. An extremely minor dent is present on the nose and is only visible on close inspection.
Prepared by:  Deirdre Hofer
Report date:  Thursday, Feb 05, 2026


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