Model Totem Poles: Tradition and Transformation

August 27September 01, 2022
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LOT 18

Lot 18

ELI TAIT (1872-1949), Tsimshian

ELI TAIT (1872-1949), Tsimshian
Lot 18 Details
ELI TAIT (1872-1949), Tsimshian

MODEL TOTEM POLE

cedar wood, pigments, steel nails
signed and inscribed indistinctly on verso, stamped on underside "Alaskan Indian"
6 x 2.25 x 2 in — 15.2 x 5.7 x 5.1 cm

Estimate $350-$550

Realised: $330
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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ELI TAIT (1872-1949), Tsimshian
  • ELI TAIT (1872-1949), Tsimshian
  • ELI TAIT (1872-1949), Tsimshian
  • ELI TAIT (1872-1949), Tsimshian
  • ELI TAIT (1872-1949), Tsimshian
Provenance:

Private collection, Ontario

Note:

Related Works:
Hall, Michael D., Pat Glascock, Carvings and Commerce: Model Totem Poles 1880-2010, (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2011), p. 97, pl. 57.

CONDITION DETAILS

Small loss to bark around perimeter of base, overall very good condition.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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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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