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LOT 80

Lot 80

Unidentified Cree Artist

Unidentified Cree Artist
Lot 80 Details
Unidentified Cree Artist, Cumberland House, Saskatchewan

BAG WITH BEADED FLORAL DESIGNS, FOURTH QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

hide, glass beads, cotton thread, silk
beadwork verso reads "Cumberland House, Sask"; accompanied by collector's inventory tag reading "Beaded Bag, Cree Indian, Cumberland House, which was a Hudson Bay Trading Post in Northern Sask. in the early days."
5 x 7.25 x .5 in — 12.7 x 18.4 x 1.3 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $150
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Unidentified Cree Artist
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Provenance:

Private Collection, Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition commensurate with age.
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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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