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Art of the Northwest Coast: Tradition & Transformation

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Douglas Cranmer (Pal’nakwala Wakas/Kesu’) (1927-2006)

Douglas Cranmer (Pal’nakwala Wakas/Kesu’) (1927-2006)
Lot 1 Details
Douglas Cranmer (Pal’nakwala Wakas/Kesu’) (1927-2006), Kwakwaka'wakw

WILD WOMAN OF THE WOODS (DZUNUKWA) MASK, CA. 1960

cedar, paint
signed "Doug Cranmer"; paper tag affixed to interior inscribed "Kwakiutl 'Wild woman of the woods' by Douglas Cranmer"
13 x 8 x 7.75 in — 33 x 20.3 x 19.7 cm

Estimate $2,500-$3,500

Realised: $6,150
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

This lot is located in Toronto. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Toronto only.

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Douglas Cranmer (Pal’nakwala Wakas/Kesu’) (1927-2006)
  • Douglas Cranmer (Pal’nakwala Wakas/Kesu’) (1927-2006)
  • Douglas Cranmer (Pal’nakwala Wakas/Kesu’) (1927-2006)
Provenance:

Seahawk Auctions, Burnaby, BC;
Private Collection, Ontario

Note:

An uncommon early example of the Dzunukwa subject by the artist.

CONDITION DETAILS

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