Allo Gee Get Longhouse
15.9 cms x 11.4 cms x 10.8 cms (6.25 ins x 4.5 ins x 6.25 ins)
Titled and inscribed "presented by the native benevolant association, prince rupert, b.c." on the accompanying plaque and on verso signed and inscribed "skidegate mission b.c."
Lot offered for sale by Heffel, Vancouver at the auction event "February 2021 Online auction" held on Thu, Feb 25, 2021.
Lot 006
Lot 006
Estimate: CAD $3,000 - $5,000
Realised: CAD $4,063
Realised: CAD $4,063
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Presented to the original owner by the Native Benevolent Association, Prince Rupert, B.C.
By descent to the present Private Collection, Vancouver
Notes:
This work was commissioned by the Native Benevolent Association and presented to the conisgnor's father as a thank-you for facilitating the construction of a longhouse in Prince Rupert, B.C.
The Native Benevolent Association was initiated by Ken and Margaret Harris of Prince Rupert, B.C.. (Ken was from Gitwangak and Margaret was from Manitoba. They met while serving in the Canadian Armed forces). The NBA was formed to help young Indigenous men in Prince Rupert and the surrounding district find their identity. They were encouraged to explore their respective First Nations cultural values, with an emphasis on story telling, songs and drumming. There was also involvement in various recreational and sports activities.
This work is accompanied by a plaque mounted to argillite.
Presented to the original owner by the Native Benevolent Association, Prince Rupert, B.C.
By descent to the present Private Collection, Vancouver
Notes:
This work was commissioned by the Native Benevolent Association and presented to the conisgnor's father as a thank-you for facilitating the construction of a longhouse in Prince Rupert, B.C.
The Native Benevolent Association was initiated by Ken and Margaret Harris of Prince Rupert, B.C.. (Ken was from Gitwangak and Margaret was from Manitoba. They met while serving in the Canadian Armed forces). The NBA was formed to help young Indigenous men in Prince Rupert and the surrounding district find their identity. They were encouraged to explore their respective First Nations cultural values, with an emphasis on story telling, songs and drumming. There was also involvement in various recreational and sports activities.
This work is accompanied by a plaque mounted to argillite.
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.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Heffel auction house for permission to use.