Model Totem Poles: Tradition and Transformation

August 27September 01, 2022
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LOT 20

Lot 20

WILLIAM DENNIS (b. 1923), Nuu-chah-nulth

WILLIAM DENNIS (b. 1923), Nuu-chah-nulth
Lot 20 Details
WILLIAM DENNIS (b. 1923), Nuu-chah-nulth

MODEL TOTEM POLE

cedar wood, pigment, steel nails
signed in pen and ink on underside
7 x 2.5 x 2.75 in — 17.8 x 6.4 x 7 cm

Estimate $100-$200

Realised: $120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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WILLIAM DENNIS (b. 1923), Nuu-chah-nulth
  • WILLIAM DENNIS (b. 1923), Nuu-chah-nulth
  • WILLIAM DENNIS (b. 1923), Nuu-chah-nulth
  • WILLIAM DENNIS (b. 1923), Nuu-chah-nulth
  • WILLIAM DENNIS (b. 1923), Nuu-chah-nulth
Provenance:

Private collection, Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

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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