John Cross (1867-1939) - Totem Pole

Totem Pole

argillite
19.7 cms x 4.8 cms x 5.08 cms (7.75 ins x 1.87 ins x 7.75 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Walker's, Ottawa at the auction event "Inuit & First Nations Art Auction November 18, 2015" held on Wed, Nov 18, 2015.
Lot 165
Estimate: CAD $4,000 - $6,000
Realised: CAD $7,080

Lot description - from the online catalogue*


John Cross (1867-1939)

Haida, Skidegate

Totem Pole

early 20th century

argillite, inscribed: "CARVED BY JOHN CROSS, SKIDEGATE MISSION B.C."

7.75 x 1.875 x 2 in, 19.7 x 4.8 x 5.1 cm

Provenance: a British Columbia collection
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 Walker's auction house for permission to use.
Totem Pole by artist John Cross