Northwest Coast First Nations School - Tsimshian Bird Design Bentwood Box

Tsimshian Bird Design Bentwood Box

painted wood
48.3 cms x 41.9 cms x 34.93 cms (19 ins x 16.5 ins x 19 ins)
Unsigned; portion of box bottom missing; significant fading, surface dirt and general wear noted
Lot offered for sale by Levis, Calgary at the auction event "March 09, 2019 Auction" held on Sat, Mar 9, 2019.
Lot 319
Estimate: CAD $100 - $150
Realised: CAD $5,558

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
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 Levis auction house for permission to use.
Tsimshian Bird Design Bentwood Box by artist Northwest Coast First Nations School