Lidded Wrap Twined Basket Decorated With Birds And Whaling Scenes
6.4 cms x 13.3 cms x 9.5 cms (2.52 ins x 5.24 ins x 2.52 ins)
Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Inuit Art Online Auction" held on Thu, Jun 2, 2016.
Lot 317
Lot 317
Estimate: CAD $300 - $500
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Sale price withheld by the Auction house
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
From the Estate of Diane Anderson.
Diane was an avid collector of native arts and crafts for over 35 years. Originally from Vancouver Island, Diane resided in Toronto where she worked as a professional document examiner for many years. Diane’s collection grew to over 50 pieces, which were carefully selected over the years. A portion of Diane’s collection, which included a rare Chilkat Blanket, was donated to the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia following her passing in 2014.
Literature:
Ralph T. Coe, Lost and Found Traditions: Native American Art, 1965-1985, p. 255, cat. no. 349
Notes:
Both the lid and walls of the basket are decorated with birds and whaling scenes, which recall “the whaling days of the Makah, the only Northwest Tribe that actively hunted whales.”
From the Estate of Diane Anderson.
Diane was an avid collector of native arts and crafts for over 35 years. Originally from Vancouver Island, Diane resided in Toronto where she worked as a professional document examiner for many years. Diane’s collection grew to over 50 pieces, which were carefully selected over the years. A portion of Diane’s collection, which included a rare Chilkat Blanket, was donated to the Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia following her passing in 2014.
Literature:
Ralph T. Coe, Lost and Found Traditions: Native American Art, 1965-1985, p. 255, cat. no. 349
Notes:
Both the lid and walls of the basket are decorated with birds and whaling scenes, which recall “the whaling days of the Makah, the only Northwest Tribe that actively hunted whales.”
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Waddington's auction house for permission to use.