Russell Smith (1950-2011) - Mussel Spirit Mask

Mussel Spirit Mask

carved alder mask with paint, red cedar bark, mussel shells
41.9 cms x 27.9 cms x 15.24 cms (16.5 ins x 11 ins x 16.5 ins)
On verso signed in kwakwaka’wakw, titled and dated 1991
made in 1991
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "February 2019 Online auction" held on Thu, Feb 28, 2019.
Lot 125
Estimate: CAD $1,500 - $2,500
Realised: CAD $3,125

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Private Collection, Vancouver
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 Heffel auction house for permission to use.
Mussel Spirit Mask by artist Russell Smith