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

December 0207, 2023
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LOT 75

Lot 75

Various Unidentified Great Lakes Makers

Various Unidentified Great Lakes Makers
Lot 75 Details
Various Unidentified Great Lakes Makers

ARCHAIC STONE IMPLEMENTS

stone
one with inscription reading: "0200 Wood Co [Wood County] Ohio"
largest 3.25 x 5 x 1 in — 8.3 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm

Estimate $80-$100

Realised: $55.35
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Various Unidentified Great Lakes Makers
  • Various Unidentified Great Lakes Makers
Provenance:

Collection of Selwyn Hanington Dewdney, Ontario;
By descent to the Collection of Alexander Keewatin Dewdney, Ontario;
Collection of Steven Blevins & Sonja Morawetz, Ontario

Note:

Collected by Selwyn Hanington Dewdney, author of the 1975 text The sacred scrolls of the southern Ojibway. Dewdney was also an early supporter of artist Norval Morrisseau, and editor of Morrisseau's book Legends of My People.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 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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