Face And Three Wolves
22.9 cms x 53.3 cms x 35.56 cms (9 ins x 21 ins x 9 ins)
Signed
Lot offered for sale by Hodgins, Calgary at the auction event "September 2021 Fine Art Auction" held on Mon, Sep 13, 2021.
Lot 159
Lot 159
Estimate: CAD $800 - $1,200
Realised: CAD $950
Realised: CAD $950
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Rose Elsie John
Canadian, Nuu-chah-nulth (Nootka) [b. 1961]
FACE AND THREE WOLVES
weathered whale bone vertebrae with abalone inlays
9 x 21 x 14 in. (22.9 x 53.3 x 35.6 cm)
signed
Note: Elsie John is the grand-daughter of acclaimed carver Jimmy John [1876-1978], a descendant of Chief Maquinna.
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.