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Model Totem Poles: Tradition and Transformation

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Lot 4

ELLEN NEEL (KAKASO'LAS) (1916–1966), Kwakwakaʼwakw

ELLEN NEEL (KAKASO'LAS) (1916–1966), Kwakwakaʼwakw
Lot 4 Details
ELLEN NEEL (KAKASO'LAS) (1916–1966), Kwakwakaʼwakw

TOTEM LAND MODEL TOTEM POLE

cedar wood, pigments, steel nails
signed on verso
9.25 x 7 x 3.5 in — 23.5 x 17.8 x 8.9 cm

Estimate $900-$1,500

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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ELLEN NEEL (KAKASO'LAS) (1916–1966), Kwakwakaʼwakw
  • ELLEN NEEL (KAKASO'LAS) (1916–1966), Kwakwakaʼwakw
  • ELLEN NEEL (KAKASO'LAS) (1916–1966), Kwakwakaʼwakw
  • ELLEN NEEL (KAKASO'LAS) (1916–1966), Kwakwakaʼwakw
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. 130-131, pl. 110.

CONDITION DETAILS

Some water blemishes, 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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