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LOT 44

Lot 44

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Lot 44 Details
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BLUNDEN HARBOUR TOTEM POLE CIRCA 1930

wood, acrylic paint
height 14 in — 35.6 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,824
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Important:

This lot is located in Vancouver. Local pick up by special arrangement; shipment from Vancouver only.

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Provenance:

Private Collection, British Columbia

Note:

Located on the mainland side of Queen Charlotte Strait, Blunden Harbour was the location of a Kwakwaka'wakw village whose residents referred to themselves as the Nak'waxda'xw.

In 1964, the community was forced to relocate to Port Hardy after the Canadian Department of Indian and Northern Affairs threatened to cut off support for housing, education, and services if they remained in their isolated location. The village was burnt to the ground to ensure they would not return.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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