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Lot 3

ANDREW MORRISON

ANDREW MORRISON
Lot 3 Details
ANDREW MORRISON, Tsimshian

MODEL TOTEM OF "HOUSE MOTHER" POLE, HAIDA

wood
signed, dated 1984, and including a description of the totem modeled on the 'House Mother' pole in Haida Gwaii.
18.9 x 7.9 x 7.9 in — 48 x 20 x 20 cm

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $1,560
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.

Literature:

See page 38 of the book written by John and Carolyn Smyly "Those Born at Koona"

Note:

This totem was modeled after a frontal post outside a house in Skedans known as "House Mother" belonging to a Raven family. The top figure has been identified as Bear Mother, a story depicting the woman who became part bear after marrying a grizzly bear.

The original totem, measuring approximately 36 feet tall, had fallen and started decaying. The top part of the totem was salvageable and is included in the collection of the University of British Columbia.

CONDITION DETAILS

Good condition, no major issues to report.

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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