Gerry Dudoward Tsimshian Northwest Coast Mask

Updated September 5, 2026

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Lot number387
Auction2nd Annual Montana Little Chief Auction - Day 3
DateSeptember 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT
Auction houseDavis Brothers Auction
LocationMissoula, Montana

Title is Ice Son of the North Wind. Missing a piece of the top left part of the mask. 9 3/4" by 7 5/8" by 3 1/2". Gerry Dudoward was an outstanding Tsimshian carver. Over the years he developed a distinctive style, which is characterized by graceful lines and fine detailing. Dudoward briefly trained under artists Pat Dixon and Norman Tait, but was primarily self-taught Dudoward is widely recognized for his carefully carved Chiefs Frontlets, Talking Sticks and Dance Rattles. Dudoward frequently incorporated the main crests of his family into his works: Killer Whale (Gixpud Wadea) and Eagle. Gerry Dudoward works have been shown in many group exhibitions both locally and internationally.

Gerry Dudoward Tsimshian Northwest Coast Mask

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