Model Totem Poles: Tradition and Transformation

August 27September 01, 2022
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LOT 21

Lot 21

PHILIP NELSON (1924-1961), Kwakwaka'wakw

PHILIP NELSON (1924-1961), Kwakwaka'wakw
Lot 21 Details
PHILIP NELSON (1924-1961), Kwakwaka'wakw

MODEL TOTEM POLE

cedar wood, pigments, steel nails
unsigned
15.75 x 10 x 3 in — 40 x 25.4 x 7.6 cm

Estimate $600-$800

Realised: $540
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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PHILIP NELSON (1924-1961), Kwakwaka'wakw
  • PHILIP NELSON (1924-1961), Kwakwaka'wakw
  • PHILIP NELSON (1924-1961), Kwakwaka'wakw
  • PHILIP NELSON (1924-1961), Kwakwaka'wakw
Provenance:

Private collection, Toronto

Note:

Related Works:
Hall, Michael D., Pat Glascock, Carvings and Commerce: Model Totem Poles 1880-2010, (Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2011), p.133, pl. 115.

CONDITION DETAILS

Small shims on rear side of wings, stable checking along the length of the right edge of pole, minute losses, 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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