Lewagila
38.1 cms x 35.56 cms (15 ins x 14 ins)
Signed lower right, titled lower centre, editioned lower right, framed
Lot offered for sale by Saskatchewan NAC, Regina at the auction event "Canadian, American and International Prints" held on Sat, Oct 9, 2021.
Lot 51
Lot 51
Estimate: CAD $150 - $200
Realised: CAD $129
Realised: CAD $129
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Chop for Pacific Editions lower right . Ripplinger Fine Art Gallery label verso.
Notes:
Chief Frank Nelson was a jeweller, carver and printmaker. He was born on Gilford Island and was a member of the Kwikwsutineuk e ahkwamish First Nation. He was carving and making jewelery for over 40 years starting in the early 1970s with the Raven Arts Studio established by Chief Tony Hunt Sr. He carved cedar masks rattles and other items for traditional potlatch ceremonies; and then in the 1990s he moved away from carving wood to engraving jewelry.
Chop for Pacific Editions lower right . Ripplinger Fine Art Gallery label verso.
Notes:
Chief Frank Nelson was a jeweller, carver and printmaker. He was born on Gilford Island and was a member of the Kwikwsutineuk e ahkwamish First Nation. He was carving and making jewelery for over 40 years starting in the early 1970s with the Raven Arts Studio established by Chief Tony Hunt Sr. He carved cedar masks rattles and other items for traditional potlatch ceremonies; and then in the 1990s he moved away from carving wood to engraving jewelry.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Saskatchewan NAC auction house for permission to use.