Sea Raven Transformation
43.2 cms x 124.5 cms x 63.5 cms (17 ins x 49 ins x 17 ins)
Signed, titled & dated
Lot offered for sale by Hodgins, Calgary at the auction event "HODGINS ONLINE: Canadian & Inuit Artwork" held on Thu, Sep 14, 2017.
Lot 661
Lot 661
Estimate: CAD $3,500 - $4,500
Realised: CAD $2,500
Realised: CAD $2,500
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Ray Natraoro (Natrall)
Canadian, Coast Salish [b. 1961]
SEA RAVEN TRANSFORMATION; 2008
polychrome painted carved cedar mask with copper, metal, twine and cedar bark detailing
17 x 49 x 25 in. (43.2 x 124.5 x 63.5 cm)
signed, titled & dated
Provenance: Hill's Native Art, Vancouver, BC
Note: In this fully articulated mask, the raven opens to reveal a human form, according to legend, one of the raven's favourite guises to assume when making mischief.
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 Hodgins auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Hodgins auction house for permission to use.