1951 -
Canadian
Wasco Box "Sea Monster"
argillite sculpture
on verso signed, titled, dated May 2, 2002 and inscribed "Haida, Skidegate" and "Wasco is a mythical creature, half wolf and half killer whale. The box is the wolf and killer whale" on the inside of the box
9 x 10 1/2 x 6 3/4 in, 22.9 x 26.7 x 17.1 cm
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000 CAD
Sold for: $5,000
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Acquired directly from the Artist
Property of an Important Estate, British Coumbia
Inscribed: "Haida, Skidegate" and "Wasco is a mythical creature, half wolf and half killer whale. The box is the wolf and killer whale" on the inside of the box
This work is also signed, titled and inscribed "Wasco being a mythical creature, half wolf and half killer whale. The box is killer whale and wolf and the Wasco is a cast done in silver and then plated with 22k gold. The original was carved out of argillite, then casted in silver. It is of a limited edition of 6 pieces, this is No. #3" on the inside of the lid.
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