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LOT 25

Lot 25

RED CEDAR CHIEF’S STORAGE BOX WITH SISIUTL MOTIF MADE BY A CARVER OF THE NISGA’A NATION, 1952

RED CEDAR CHIEF’S STORAGE BOX WITH SISIUTL MOTIF MADE BY A CARVER OF THE NISGA’A NATION, 1952
Lot 25 Details
RED CEDAR CHIEF’S STORAGE BOX WITH SISIUTL MOTIF MADE BY A CARVER OF THE NISGA’A NATION, 1952

cedar, acrylic paint
12.25 x 28.75 x 15.25 in — 31.1 x 73 x 38.7 cm

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $1,206
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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RED CEDAR CHIEF’S STORAGE BOX WITH SISIUTL MOTIF MADE BY A CARVER OF THE NISGA’A NATION, 1952
  • RED CEDAR CHIEF’S STORAGE BOX WITH SISIUTL MOTIF MADE BY A CARVER OF THE NISGA’A NATION, 1952
Provenance:

Private Collection, British Columbia

Note:

This box was presented in 1952 to the Canadian Governor General, the Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey, during his visit to Prince Rupert, by Chief Gitxun (also pronounced “Giatkthon”). The position of Chief Gitxun was then held by Mr. Arthur Edward Nelson (Sim'oogit Gitxun).

Called a “Gal-inxhl", the box is used for either holding valued Regalia, Head Dress, or other valuable items that may belong to a Chief. According to Elder Alvin Nelson, an Elder of the Nisga’a People’s village of Gingolx (Kincolith, British Columbia), Chief Gitxun hired a renowned Nisga'a carver to make this masterpiece; as according to him it is a great work of art.

Elder Alvin Nelson stated that Chief Gitxun commissioned his eldest son, Arthur Luke Nelson, an artist, to carve this box, and that the box features the "People of the Salmon on the sides with Watchmen".

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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