Shorty Killiktee (1949-1993) - Untitled - Screaming Owl

Untitled - Screaming Owl

green stone carving
53.3 cms x 30.5 cms x 12.07 cms (21 ins x 12 ins x 21 ins)
Dated and inscribed with syllabics on bottom; minor handling marks noted
sculpted in 1996
Lot offered for sale by Levis, Calgary at the auction event "September 25, 2021 Auction" held on Sat, Sep 25, 2021.
Lot 1074
Estimate: CAD $3,000 - $5,000
Realised: CAD $4,388

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
from the estate of Jerry Segal, formerly of Cottage Craft Gifts and Fine Arts Ltd. in Calgary and also known as Western Canada's 'Sub King'; proceeds being generously donated to a Synagogue
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.
Untitled - Screaming Owl by artist Shorty Killiktee