Mixed Media Gourd Mask w/Feathers by D.R. Nance, 7.75"x10"

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Since 1982, Bryans Gallery has represented exceptional artistry of the Southwest and the Eight Northern Pueblos. We have estate and contemporary paintings, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, rugs and baskets. Some of the finest rare examples of Southwestern American Indian arts and craft can be found in our gallery, a brick and mortar building at 121 Kit Carson Road in Taos, New Mexico. Our staff is knowledgeable and friendly. We are known for our customer satisfaction. Our phone number is . Gourd mask by artist D.R. Nance ; hand-painted gourd with assorted feathers. Approximately 73/4" H x 10" W x 1 3/4" D, including feathers.D.R. Nance, of Lumbee Indian decent, grew up in the "Piney Woods" of East Texas, riding horses and being a cowboy. His desire to work with natural elements began early in his life as he burned wildlife images into wood pieces gathered from the surrounding forests. His Shawnee grandmother encouraged his youthful artistic inclinations, but as he matured and experienced the demands of raising a family, he put his art aside and worked in the oil fields of Texas.After 20 years of wildcatting, he once again followed his heart an returned to his passion of makings things with his hands. He began by knapping flint to make arrowheads, and then bows, arrows and leather goods -- things that supported his interests in hunting read more