Lot 16
CHARLIE JAMES
Lot 16 Details
CHARLIE JAMES, Kwakwaka'wakw
MODEL TOTEM
yellow cedar, paint
signed 'Charlie James' alongside artist's Kwak'wala name, Yakuglas, on the reverse, ca. 1900
19.3 x 8.7 x 3.7 in — 49 x 22 x 9.5 cm
Estimate $1,500-$2,500
Realised: $4,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium
Important:
This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.
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Provenance:
Private Collection, BC
Note:
Charlie James (1867–1937) was a premier carver and painter from the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nation of British Columbia. Also known by his ceremonial name Yakuglas, he was a prolific artist and activist during a period of severe oppression for First Nations people in Canada.
CONDITION DETAILS
Excellent condition, commensurate with age.
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