Inuit & First Nations Art

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LOT 117

Lot 117

Unidentified Mi'kmaq Artist

Unidentified Mi'kmaq Artist
Lot 117 Details
Unidentified Mi'kmaq Artist

QUILLED LIDDED BOX, CA. 1900

porcupine quills, aniline dye, birch bark, wood, spruce root, sweet grass, nails
4.25 x 7.75 x 5.25 in — 10.8 x 19.7 x 13.3 cm

Estimate $900-$1,200

Realised: $2,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Unidentified Mi'kmaq Artist
  • Unidentified Mi'kmaq Artist
  • Unidentified Mi'kmaq Artist
  • Unidentified Mi'kmaq Artist
  • Unidentified Mi'kmaq Artist
  • Unidentified Mi'kmaq Artist
Provenance:

Crowther and Brayley Auctions, Halifax, NS
Private Collection, Halifax, NS

Note:

Related Works:
Canadian Museum of History, Cat. No. CMH III-F-79 a-b. https://www.historymuseum.ca/collections/artifact/33080

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition. Some losses to quills, minor imperfections commensurate with age.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

LOT 117
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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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