Model Totem Poles: Tradition and Transformation

August 27September 01, 2022
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LOT 22

Lot 22

GEORGE NELSON (SIWIS) (1884-1969), Kwakwaka'wakw

GEORGE NELSON (SIWIS) (1884-1969), Kwakwaka'wakw
Lot 22 Details
GEORGE NELSON (SIWIS) (1884-1969), Kwakwaka'wakw

MODEL TOTEM POLE

cedar wood, pigments, steel nails
unsigned
12.5 x 9.75 x 4 in — 31.8 x 24.8 x 10.2 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $564
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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GEORGE NELSON (SIWIS) (1884-1969), Kwakwaka'wakw
  • GEORGE NELSON (SIWIS) (1884-1969), Kwakwaka'wakw
  • GEORGE NELSON (SIWIS) (1884-1969), Kwakwaka'wakw
  • GEORGE NELSON (SIWIS) (1884-1969), 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.193, pl. 186.

CONDITION DETAILS

Small area of scratches on rear of figure, minute losses to paint, overall very good condition.

Please contact the specialist for further condition information.

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  • 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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