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815. Charles and Ray Eames toy rooster mask, hand-made by Eames Office staff members, 1950, colorful rooster form in paper with hand-applied details, designed to worn over the head, excellent condition 10,000-15,000

The Eames Office worked on designs for several bird and animal toy masks, including the rooster. The Eames' intended for the masks to be manufactured and sold by Tigrett Enterprises, the company that later produced "The Toy". However, the masks never progressed past the design stage.

Provenance: Estate of Alexander Girard


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