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Historic First Nations Art from the Collection of Steven Blevins & Sonja Morawetz

December 02 — 07, 2023
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LOT 44

Lot 44

Unidentified Artist, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) or Algonquin

Unidentified Artist, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) or Algonquin
Lot 44 Details
Unidentified Artist, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) or Algonquin

IMBRICATED MOOSE HAIR PUZZLE BAG WITH GEOMETRIC MOTIFS, FOURTH QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

hide, moose hair, natural fiber, glass beads
9 x 2.25 x 0.12 in — 22.9 x 5.7 x 0.3 cm

Estimate $1,000-$2,000

Realised: $861
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Unidentified Artist, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) or Algonquin
  • Unidentified Artist, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) or Algonquin
  • Unidentified Artist, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) or Algonquin
  • Unidentified Artist, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) or Algonquin
Provenance:

Collection of Steven Blevins & Sonja Morawetz, Ontario

Note:

A closely related example to the present work collected by M.G. Chandler is dated to 1794, and illustrated in Frank Goldsmith Speck's 1955 publication The Iroquois: a study in cultural evolution.

Speck notes that although collected in the "Iroquois area" pouches of this family have an affinity with those made by neighboring Algonquin groups, and are "of rare occurrence."

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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