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ONLINE AUCTION
First Nations & Inuit Art
1st Session

February 04 - February 25, 2021

LOT DETAILS
         
         
         
         

This session is closed for bidding.
Current bid: $3,250 CAD
Bidding History
Paddle # Date Amount

19545 24-Feb-2021 10:17:20 PM $3,250

822554 20-Feb-2021 09:43:41 AM $3,000 AutoBid

34953 20-Feb-2021 09:43:41 AM $2,750

822554 19-Feb-2021 12:49:35 PM $2,500 AutoBid

34953 19-Feb-2021 12:49:35 PM $2,250

822554 18-Feb-2021 05:19:34 PM $2,000 AutoBid

The bidding history list updated on: Thursday, March 28, 2024 05:13:50

LOT 006

Canadian Indigenous

Allo Gee Get Longhouse
argillite sculpture
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."
6 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/4 in, 15.9 x 11.4 x 10.8 cm

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000 CAD

Sold for: $4,063

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PROVENANCE
Presented to the original owner by the Native Benevolent Association, Prince Rupert, B.C.
By descent to the present Private Collection, Vancouver


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.


All prices are in Canadian Dollars


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