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The George & Joanne MacDonald Collection

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The George & Joanne MacDonald Collection Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 10:00AM Live on site and online (webcast) Pridham’s Gallery, Ottawa Buyer’s premium 20% Pridham’s Auctions & Appraisals Gallery 2615 Lancaster Road, OTTAWA

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ridham’s Auctions and Appraisals is pleased to offer the George and Joanne MacDonald Collection. Dr. George F. MacDonald, C.M., Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S.C. (1938-2020) was a Canadian anthropologist and museum director who pioneered archaeological and ethnohistorical research on the Tsimshian and Gitxsan, and was recognized as an expert on Northwest Coast art. MacDonald was born in Cambridge, Ontario, and had degrees from the University of Toronto (1961: B.A. (Honours) in Anthropology), and Yale University (Ph.D. in Anthropology). In 1960, MacDonald joined what was then called the Canadian Museum of Man as Atlantic Provinces Archaeologist. He held the positions as Chief of the Archaeology Division of the Museum of Man; Founding Director, President, CEO, and Executive Director of the Canadian Museum of Civilization; CEO of the five museums of the state of Victoria, Australia; Director of the Melbourne Museum; and Director of the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. He was also the author of several scholarly publications and held various academic positions at universities and museums around the world. Mrs. Joanne MacDonald, M.A., worked as curator for the National Museum of Man, the National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution, and the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C. She was appointed Research Associate at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, the Melbourne Museum, and the Royal Ontario Museum. She was a researcher and policy analyst for the Glenbow Museum, the National Museum of Man, and the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

Robin Andrew Pridham – President, Pridham’s Auctions & Appraisals; Auctioneer / Encanteur Josée Bonneville – Chief of Operations / Chef d’administration David Lesurf – Operations Associate / Associé Cassia Jager – Gallery Coordinator & Social Media / Coordinatrice & Réseaux sociaux Ernest Cardillo Johnson – Catalogue Author / Texte du catalogue Andrew Rashotte – Photographer / Photographe Helen Rimmer – Design / Mise en page

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1 Acrylic on Canvas, E. Marks Nakkamara, Australia ‘Bush Turkeys Coming to Waterholes to Drink’. Australian, by Kintori aboriginal artist Elizabeth Marks Nakkamara (1959 - ), acrylic on canvas, signed & titled verso, unframed, dimensions 34” high x 19.5” wide. Elizabeth Marks work has an emphasis on depicting natural elements using themes such as storms, waterholes & indigenous wild game, kangaroos & bush turkeys. She is represented by the Aboriginal Art Centre, Alice Springs. Estimation 500-600 $

2 Aboriginal Bark Painting, Serpent & Fish Jennifer Wurrkidj (1973 - ) North Central Arnhem Land, Northern Territory Australia, earth pigments on stringybark, measuring 28.75” high x 9.75” wide. Unsigned, but documented with Maningrida Arts & Culture label verso. Braced verso with an aluminum hanging frame. Note: Jennifer Wurrkidj is a highly acclaimed aboriginal artist whose work is highly sought after by collectors, with examples of her work in the permanent collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide. She is also the daughter of Australia’s most celebrated aboriginal bark painter John Mawurndjul). Estimation 700-900 $

3 Aboriginal Bark Painting, Australia ‘Aboriginal Bark Painting, Paperbark Tree at Barlparnarra’.Greg Wilson (1975 - ), Central Arnhem Land, Northern Territory Australia, earth pigments on stringybark, measuring 28” high x 15” wide. Unsigned but documented with Maningrida Arts & Culture label verso. Braced verso with an aluminum hanging frame. Purchased in 2001, Arnhem Land Northern Territory, Australia. Estimation 700-900 $

4 Aboriginal Bark Painting, Australia ‘Aboriginal Bark Painting, Djomi Story’. Stephen Kawurikku (1946 - ), Australian, earth pigments on stringybark, measuring 31.5” high x 11” wide. Unsigned, but documented with Maningrida Arts & Culture label verso. Braced verso with an aluminum hanging frame. Estimation 500-700 $

5 Boomerangs, Australia ‘Three Aboriginal Boomerangs’. Australian, mid to late 20th century, consisting of one of plain form, minor loss, measuring 30.75” wide, one with carved foliate motifs & repeating semicircular bands, measuring 25.5” wide, and one with incised linear motifs, minor loss, measuring 24.25”. Estimation 450-550 $

6 Limited Edition Etching, L. Karadala, Australia ‘Aboriginal Etching, Untitled #1’. Limited edition copper etching numbered 9 / 40, by Aboriginal (Western Australia) Kalumburu artist Liily Karadala, framed with archival acid free materials. Exhibited in December 2020 at a group show held at Wandjina Gallery, Victoria. Sight dimensions, 15.5” high x 10.25” wide, frame dimensions, 29.5” high x 21.5” wide. Gallery & Exhibition info attached verso. Estimation 500-600 $

7 Aboriginal Bark Painting, Australia ‘Aboriginal Bark Painting’. Wundjina Spirit’. Australian, Kimberley Region, mid to late 20th century, earth pigments on stringy bark, measuring 22” high x 10” wide. Estimation 300-400 $

8 Limited Edition Etching, M. Mungatopi, Australia ‘Aboriginal Etching, 3 Figures’. Limited edition etching, numbered 15 / 30, by aboriginal artist Maryanne Mungatopi (1966-2003, Melville Island) signed lower right, framed with archival acid free materials. Sight dimensions, 19” high x 14.25 wide, frame dimensions 29.5” high x 21.5” wide. She is listed at the British Museum. Estimation 500-600 $

9 Aboriginal Lithograph, Stone Country Artists, AUS ‘Aboriginal Lithograph’. By Stone Country artists, Bardayal Nadjamerrek & Mick Kubarkku, from the book ‘Rainbow Sugarbag & Moon’, published by Museum & Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin 1995. Travelling Exhibition sticker verso. Sight dimensions, 23” high x 17.5” wide, framed dimensions 31” high x 25” wide. Estimation 300-500 $

10 Wooden Blow Pipe, Borneo ‘Blow Pipe’. Borneo, Dayak People, mid 20th century, carved softwood wrapped with bark over natural resin, fitted with a carved hardwood mouthpiece, measuring 75” long. Estmation 400-600 $

11 Rare Spirit Faces, Oceania ‘Two Rare Vanuata Fibre Spirit Faces’. Oceania, early to mid 20th century, both spirit faces fashioned from clay with natural pigments & natural material, over woven fibres bound with natural material affixed to cane stalks - one with four prongs measuring 59” long, the other measuring 34” long. Condition noted. CITES rules may apply. Inclusion. Estimation 900-1,200 $

12 Aboriginal Bark Painting, Australia ‘Aboriginal Bark Painting, Yam’. Anna Yanmuwanga (?), Australia, mid to late 20th century, earth pigments on stringy bark, measuring 28.5” high x 16” wide. Unsigned, but documented with Maningrida Arts & Culture label verso. Braced verso with an aluminum hanging frame. Estimation 300-400 $

13 Aboriginal Bark Painting, Australia ‘Aboriginal Bark Painting, Spirit Woman’. Artist unknown, Australian, mid to late 20th century, untitled & unsigned, earth pigments on stringy bark, creased at base, measuring 31” high x 14” wide. Estimation 200-300 $

14 Aboriginal Bark Painting, Australia ‘Aboriginal Bark Painting, Yam’. Doreen Linkirijwang (?) Korlobidahdah Station, Central Arnhem Land Australia, mid to late 20th century, earth pigments on stringy bark, measuring 35” high x 16” wide. Unsigned, but documented with Maningrida Arts & Culture label verso. Estimation 300-400 $

15 Maori Hei Tiki Pounamu, New Zealand ‘Maori Hei Tiki Pounamu (Greenstone) Pendant’. New Zealand, mid 20th century, carved greenstone (Pounamu) with red wax accented eyes, drilled suspension hole. (A very similar example was recently offered at Sotheby’s, New York, May 13th, 2019, ‘Pacific Art from The Collection of Harry A. Franklin’, Lot #1, $15,000-$25,000 USD). (A very similar example was recently offered at Sotheby’s, New York, May 13th, 2019, ‘Pacific Art from The Collection of Harry A. Franklin’, Lot #1, $15,000 - $25,000 USD). Measuring 4.75” high x 2.25” wide. Estimation 5,000-7.000 $

16 Foot Stool, Oceania ‘Natural Material Foot Stool’. Oceania, early to mid 20th century, decorated with hand-painted designs over gesso, depicting tropical birds & flora, fitted overtop a small ebonized wood stool raised on four peg feet. 14” h x 26” w x 15” d. CITES rules may apply. Estimation 700-900 $

17 Double-Sided Drum, Nepal ‘Tibetan Dhyangro Shaman Drum’. Nepal, late 19th / early 20th century, double-sided drum on a hardwood frame, the interior with rattles & bells, fitted with a tapering handle carved with Buddhist motifs. Estimation 400-600 $

18 Basketry Mask, Papua New Guinea ‘Basketry Mask’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, early to mid 20th century, hand-woven rattan fibres, natural materials, clay pigment, measuring 22”h x 13” w x 11.5” d. CITES rules may apply. Estimation 500-700 $

19 Adze, Papua New Guinea ‘Adze’. Papua New Guinea, Dani People, early 20th century, shaped stone blade bound with coloured rattan fibres to a hardwood shaft (splits). Dimensions, 18.75” long x 17” wide. Provenance: Gifted by Dr. Denise O’Brien, Yale University, in 1963. Estimation 500-700 $

20 Adze, Papua New Guinea ‘Adze’. Papua New Guinea, Dani People, early 20th century, shaped stone blade bound with coloured rattan fibres to a hardwood shaft (splits). Dimensions, 20” long x 19” wide. Estmation 500-700 $

21 Tools, Papua New Guinea ‘Two Tool Elements’. Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, tool pick with striped wood pick-head bound with rattan fibres to a carved wood shaft, dimensions 28” long x 15.5” wide, purchased in Sydney Australia in 1976, together with a Melanesian Peoples hammered steel blade adze, bound with synthetic fibres to a hardwood handle terminating to a totemic carved pommel, purchased in Sydney Australia 1978. Dimensions, 17” long x 9” wide. Estimation 500-700 $

22 Adze, Papua New Guinea ‘Adze’. Dani People, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, shaped stone blade affixed to a carved hardwood handle with rattan fibres. Dimensions, 22” x 17.75”. Provenance: purchased from Dr. Denise O’Brien, Yale University in 1963. Estmation 700-900 $

23 Large Gable Spirit Mask, Papua New Guinea ‘Large Gable Spirit Mask’. Blackwater area, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, woven fibres over a bentwood frame, decorated with natural pigments, measuring 42” high x 28” wide x 16” deep, remnants of retail tag attached, purchased in 1999, Sydney Australia. Estimation 900-1,200 $

24 Large Gable Spirit Mask, Papua New Guinea ‘Large Gable Spirit Mask’. Blackwater area, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, bark panels affixed with woven fibres over a bentwood & cane frame, decorated with natural pigments & shredded bark fibres, measuring 42” high x 25” wide x 15” deep, remnants of retail tag attached, purchased in 1985, Sydney Australia. Estimation 900-1,200 $

25 Large Ritual Dance Body Mask, Papua New Guinea ‘Ritual Dance Body Mask’. Palembai Village, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, woven rattan fibres over a cane frame, decorated with natural pigments & raffia, measuring 64” high x 24” wide, purchased at the 1988 World’s Fair, Brisbane Australia. Estimation 1,500-2,500 $

26 Limited Edition Aboriginal Etching, Australia ‘Aboriginal Etching, Cloak’. Limited edition copper etching, numbered 7/10, signed indistinctly lower right, blind stamp for Australian Print Workshop, framed with archival acid free materials. Sight dimensions, 15” high x 11” wide, frame dimensions 25” high x 21” wide. Estimation 350-450 $

27 Rita Pwerle (1972 - ) Australian ‘Pair Aboriginal Breast Paintings’. Australian, by Alice Springs aboriginal artist Rita Pwerle (1972- ), acrylic on canvas, signed & titled ‘Body Paint’ verso, dimensions 10.5” high x 10.5” wide x 2” deep. Both were exhibited at the ‘Mosquito Bore – The Art of the Minimalist’ at the Ancient Earth Indigenous Centre, Cairns 2000. Estimation 300-500 $

28 Ancestral Hut Post Figure, Papua New Guinea ‘Ancestral Hut Post Figure’. Maprik District, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, early to mid 20th century, carved hardwood figural hut post decorated with painted natural polychrome pigments, shortened at the base, repairs noted, measuring 39” high x 11” wide x 5” deep. Purportedly retrieved from a Men’s House in the Maprik region, purchased in 1980, Sydney Australia. Estimation 900-1,200 $

29 Two Paddles, Papua New Guinea ‘Two Paddles’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, one of carved hardwood showing a spirit figure grip atop a cylindrical shaft, terminating to a carved throat & tear-shaped blade, measuring 90”, together with a carved softwood paddle with an applied grip and incised blade, measuring 58” long. Estimation 600-800 $

30 Rare Ceremonial Axe, Papua New Guinea ‘Rare Ceremonial Axe’, Mt. Hagen, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, the hand-hewn graygreen schist blade affixed to a jiwaka wood handle with woven rattan fibres, the opposing end with an axe-shaped counterweight bound with rattan. Dimensions, 24.5” long x 29.5” wide. These axes were highly treasured possessions, rarely sold but sometimes used as barter or for bride dowries. Estimation 900-1,200 $

31 Body Armour Panels, Papua New Guinea ‘Body Armour Panels’. West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, early to mid 20th century, hand-woven cane fibres on wooden stays, decorated with natural pigment, measuring 19” high x 19” wide. Estimation 400-600 $

32 Ceremonial War Horn, Papua New Guinea ‘Ceremonial War Horn’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, early to mid 20th century, figural carved hardwood decorated with incised chevron motifs accented with natural pigments, measuring 28” long x 6” diameter. Purchased in 1978, Sydney Australia. Estimation 500-700 $

33 Canoe Model, Papua New Guinea ‘Canoe Model’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, Gogodala People, mid to late 20th century, carved softwood decorated with natural pigments & raffia, measuring 73” long x 5.5” high x 7” wide. Estimation 500-700 $

34 Skull Rack, Papua New Guinea ‘Skull Rack’. Sepik River, Torembi People, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, bark panels decorated with natural pigments & raffia, lashed with rattan fibres to a cane frame, measuring 24” high x 45” wide, remnants of retail tag attached. Estimation 400-600 $

Skull Taking Basket, Papua New Guinea

Large Ritualistic Kavat Mask, Papua New Guinea

‘Skull Taking Basket’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, woven rattan on a cane frame with braided handles, decorated with natural pigments. Measuring 18” high x 16.5” wide x 10” deep. Estimation 300-400 $

‘Large Ritualistic Kavat Mask’. Papua New Guinea, Central Baining People, mid 20th century, hand-stitched bark-cloth over a bentwood frame, decorated with natural pigments, areas of wear, measuring 36” high x 28” wide x 24” deep. Estimation 600-800 $

37 Aboriginal Ceremonial Dance Board, Australia ‘Aboriginal Ceremonial Dance Board’. Australian, aboriginal Sunday Island artist Roy Hunter Wiggan (1935 - 2015), plywood decorated with paint & synthetic dyed wool yarn, measuring 28.5” wide x 7” high. Ref: Art Mob. Estimation 800-1,000 $

38 Aboriginal Bark Painting, Australia ‘Aboriginal Bark Painting, Mimih Spirits’. Bill Murrbbunkurla Namunjdja (1959- ). Arnhem Land, Australia, earth pigments on stringybark, fastened to hardwood branch stays with woven natural fibres, measuring 60” h x 18” w (including hardwood stays). Gallery label attached. An example of the artist’s work is in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia. Estimation 600-800 $

39 Aboriginal Bark Painting, Australia ‘Aboriginal Bark Painting, Yawkyawk’ (Water Sprite). Jimmy Njiminjuma (1945-2004) Western Arnhem Land, Northern Territory Australia, earth pigments on stringy bark, fastened to hardwood branch stays with woven natural fibres. Dimensions, 47” high x 25” wide (including hardwood stays).Unsigned but documented & authenticated, see attached Gallery label & supplemental info sheets. Note: Jimmy Njiminjuma is recognized as one of the most important & influential aboriginal artists from the Western Arnhem Land of the Australian Northern Territory, and is represented in the collection of the New South Wales Art Gallery. Comparative examples of the artists bark paintings been sold at Bonham’s as well at other notable auction houses & galleries. Estimation 3,000-4,000 $

40 Spirit Carving, Australia ‘Mimih Spirit Carving’. Australian, by aboriginal artist Gideon Djorlom (1968 - ) Kunwinijku Region, Northern Territory, carved softwood decorated with natural pigments depicting a mimih spirit, measuring 75.5” long x 2.75” diameter. Gideon Djorlom is represented by the Marrawuddi Arts & Culture Centre. Maningrida Arts & Culture label attached. Estimation 400-600 $

41 Carved Painted Tribal Panel, Oceania ‘Tribal Carved & Painted Panel’. Oceania, mid to late 20th century, carved softwood panel with relief carved motifs, decorated with natural pigments, measuring 25.5” high x 19” wide. Estimation 300-400 $

42 Aboriginal Burial Post, Australia ‘Aboriginal Larrakitj (Burial Post)’. Australian, Arnhem Land, mid to late 20th century, hollowed hardwood post, hand-painted with natural pigments depicting skeletal images, measuring 76.5” long x 4” diameter. (Intended as a coffin to contain the bones of the deceased). Estimation 500-700 $

43 Hudong Spirit Masks, Borneo ‘Two Hudong Spirit Masks’. Borneo Dayak People, mid to late 20th century, both carved softwood masks affixed to vertical pendants with natural fibres, all decorated with natural pigments, one measuring 15” high x 16” wide x 8” deep, the smaller measuring 10.5” high x 9.5” wide x 3.5” deep. Estimation 250-350 $ 26

44 Embroidered Robe / Kimono, Japan ‘Embroidered Ainu Kaparamip Robe / Kimono’. Japan, Hidaka Region Southern Hokkaido, early 20th century, hand-stitched applied curvilinear motifs on black cotton, accented with floral printed sections, areas of discolouration, stains, measuring 50” long x 48” wide. Estimation 2,500-3,500 $

45 Humanoid Mask by Ernie Chester, Ditdaht Nation ‘Wolf Society, Humanoid Mask’. Ernie Chester, Ditidaht, Nitinat Lake, British Columbia, signed, painted cedar & shredded cedar bark. Dimensions, 11.5” h x 7.25” w x 7” d. Estimation 500-700 $

46 Francis William (1936-2003) Haida Francis William (male), Haida sterling silver cuff bracelet, engraved with totemic motifs, signed on the reverse in script, measuring 1” h x 2.5” w, weight 30 grams. Estimation 600-800 $

47 Haida Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet ‘Haida Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet’. Engraved with an orca mask, monogrammed & dated ’72 on the reverse, measuring 1” h x 2.5” w, weight 27 grams. Estimation 250-350 $

48 Francis Dick (1959 - ) Kwakwaka’wakw Francis Dick (female), ‘Thunderbird Headdress’, carved & articulated painted cedar inset with panels of natural material, signed, dimensions, 25” long. Estimation 1,200-1,500 $

49 Lithograph, Raven Hunting Fish, Ditidaht Peoples Unknown artist, Ditidaht Peoples, Raven hunting fish, lithograph on heavy paper, unsigned, 23” x 17.5”. Estimation 300-400 $

50 Stan Green (1953 - ) Coast Salish People Stan Green, “We-Get and the Tide Woman, coloured lithograph, signed in graphite lower right, dated 6-13-78 and numbered 15 / 200 lower left, 18” x 24”. Estimation 150-200 $

51 Coloured Lithograph, Orca Unknown artist, Orca, coloured lithograph, unsigned, 17.5” x 23”. Estimation 100-150 $

52 Sea Serpent Headdress, Kwakwaka’wakw ‘Sea Serpent Headdress’. Attributed to Francis Dick (1959 - ), Kwakwaka’wakw, frontlet headdress, painted cedar with reticulated side panels, dimensions, 7.5” h x 28.25” w. Estimation 600-800 $ 31

53 Chief Henry Speck (1908-1971) Kwakwaka’wakw Nation Henry Speck (Chief U’dzistalis), Frog (Wo-kes), lithograph, signed ‘Chief Henry Speck’ lower right and titled lower left, 24 x 19”. Estimation 150-250 $

54 Patrick Amos (1957 - ) Nuu-chah-nulth Patrick Amos, “Sea Lion”, coloured serigraph, signed lower right, numbered 188 / 500, dated 1978, 20.25” x 16.5”. Estimation 100-200 $

55 Coloured Lithograph, Haida Canoe, Dated 1978

B. Heren(?)

“Haida Canoe”, coloured lithograph, signed and dated ‘78 lower right, 20th century, 8” x 23”. Estimation 100-150 $

56 Carved Wooden Spoon by Cliff Bolton, Kitselas ‘Carved Wooden Raven Spoon’. Chief Cliff Bolton, Kitselas First Nation, signed & dated 2008, yellow cedar with black & red paint, length 15”. Presented by Chief Cliff Bolton to Dr. George MacDonald in appreciation for a lecture on the historical resource development to the Kitselas Band Council and Community of Gitaus in 2000. Estimation 400-600 $ 33

57 Tim Paul (1950 - ) Nuu-chah-nulth Tim Paul, ‘Salmon Mask’, carved cedar, cedar bark, blue, black, red & green paint, painted cloth. Dimensions, 49” long. Purchased directly from the artist in 1975. Estimation 1,000-1,200 $

58 Jaalen Edenshaw (1980 - ) Haida Jaalen Edenshaw, “Memorial Shark”, coloured lithograph, signed lower right, numbered 72/150, 11” x 24”. Estimation 100-150 $ 34

59 Orca Cedar Panel ‘Orca’. Contemporary, cedar panel with black & red paint, unsigned, repairs to tail. Dimensions, 24” long. Estimation 200-300 $

60 Eagle Bentwood Cedar Box, British Columbia ‘Eagle Bentwood Cedar Box’. Contemporary, marked on underside, designed by W. K. Joseph - Kya Bent Box Designs, New Hazelton British Columbia, cedar construction with red & black paint, detachable lid. Dimensions, 5.75” h x 9” w x 5” d. Estimation 400-600 $

61 Rufus Moody, CM (1923-1998) Haida Rufus Moody, C.M., argillite pendant depicting a transformational Raven, set within a decorative sterling mount with marks for L. S. Peterson Co., signed verso. 1.75” x 1.25”. Estimation 500-700 $

62 Bear & Eagle Bentwood Cedar Box ‘Bear & Eagle Bentwood Cedar Box’. Contemporary, dedication on underside, “Presented to George MacDonald at opening of the Nisga’a Museum in recognition of his work in repatriation of Nisga’a cultural objects from the Canadian Museum of Civilization, May 2011.”, cedar construction with red & black paint, detachable lid. Dimensions, 5.5” h x 10.75” w x 8.75” d. Estimation 200-300 $

63 Early Coloured Lithographic Advertising Lawrence (Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun?), “The Arts Theatre Presents, The great Hunger at Centre stage”, an early coloured lithographic hand-made poster promoting a play by Len Peterson & Leo Orenstein, at 80 Bloor street East (Toronto), phone number R06-2376, great graphics and colour, signed Lawrence behind the right forearm (creasing and pinholes), 20” x 14”, along with a lithographic sign that reads “I Toowu Galatseen” Sitkans, Alaska (staining, punch holes), 9” x 11”. Estimation 150-200 $

64 The Hunt Family Heritage Poster Poster, “The Hunt Family Heritage, A travelling exhibition of contemporary Kwakiutl art by the National Museum of Man”, coloured lithograph on grey paper, issued by the National Museums of Canada, 24” x 18”. Estimation 150-250 $

65 People of the Cedar Lithographic Poster Unknown artist, “People of the Cedar” exhibition in Germany, June 14 to August 20 1978, coloured lithographic poster, presented by the Department of the external affairs of Canada, 23” x 12”. Estimation 100-150 $

66 Salmon Plaque & Feast Spoon ‘Salmon Plaque & Feast Spoon’. Contemporary, resin molded ‘faux argillite’ plaque, signed lower right Reid ’74, set within a cedar frame, together with a molded horn feast spoon with traditional relief carved motifs. Plaque dimensions, 4.25” h x 7.25” w x .75” d. Estimation 200-300 $

67 Corinne Hunt (1959 - ) Kwakwaka’wakw ‘Six Pieces of Contemporary Ceramics’. Corinne Hunt Tlingit, B.C. Consisting of 2 pitchers with crimped spouts – one cream coloured with form line motifs, measuring 5” high, a smaller example with a partial brown glazed surface & line form decoration measuring 3.75” high, a lipped bowl with ochre glazed interior & form line decoration, measuring 4.5” high x 10” diameter, a rectangular tray with an over-glazed canvas panel with line form decoration, (split to underside), measuring 15.75” wide x 8.75” deep, and a pair of salt & pepper shakers with dark brown glazed exteriors & line form decoration measuring 3.25” high. All signed on the underside with artists monogram. Estimation 500-700 $

68 H. Calkins, Lithograph, Giant Devilfish H. Calkins, “The Giant Devilfish”, coloured lithograph, signed in graphite lower right, numbered 45 / 55, initialed in the plate and dated 76’, 20th century, 19.75” x 26”. Estimation 150-200 $ 39

69 Tim Paul (1950 - ) Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tim Paul, “Nesquiat Serpent Dancer 1989”, coloured serigraph on paper, signed lower right, numbered 95 / 250, 13” x 10”. Estimation 100-150 $

70 Coloured Lithograph, Thunderbird B. Heren(?), “Thunderbird”, coloured serigraph, signed and dated 1983 lower right, numbered 66 / 95, 20th century, 25” x 37”. Estimation 200-300 $

71 Spirit Mask, Yupik People, St. Lawrence Island ‘Spirit Mask’. Alvin Aningayou (1969 - ) Yupik People, St. Lawrence Island. Natural material, measuring 8.5” h x 6.5” w, signed verso. CITES rules may apply. Estimation 300-500 $

72 Standing Woman Carving ‘Woman wearing a Parka’. Natural material, woman standing with her hands together, measuring 11.25” high, unsigned, remnants of paper label under left foot. CITES rules may apply. Estimation 300-500 $

73 Owl Carving ‘Owl Carving’. Natural material, owl in flight, unsigned measuring 4.75” h x 11” w x 3.5” d. CITES rules may apply. Estimation 200-300 $

74 Coloured Lithograph, The Raven Unknown Haida artist, The Raven, coloured lithograph, dimensions 23” x 17.5”. Estimation 200-300 $

75 Mark Henderson (1953-2016) Kwakuitl Nation Mark Henderson, “prints and paintings at: open pacific graphics”, Victoria BC, October 17-30 / 1980, coloured lithographic poster on heavy paper, 20” x 16”. Estimation 100-200 $

76 Hunter & Seal Carving ‘Hunter & Seal’. Natural material, unsigned carving, measuring 7.25” h x 8.75” w x 3” d. CITES rules may apply. Estimation 300-400 $

77 Fish Carving ‘Fish Carving’. Natural material, unsigned carving of a fish, minor loss to tail verso, measuring 4.25” h x 25.25” l x 1.75” d. Estimation 400-600 $

78 Large Shaman Carving ‘Shaman’. Natural material carving in 2 sections, attributed to Manasie Akpaliapik (1955 - ) Arctic Bay Nunavut, dimensions, conservation noted, 25’ h x 40” w x 18” d. Note: a resource with a comparative work by Manasie Akpaliapik can be found, titled ‘Shaman with Spirit Helpers’. Carvings of this scale are relatively scarce if not rare, other Inuit Igloolik carvers working in this format are Luke Airut (1942 -) & Cain Irqqarqsaq (1944 -). CITES rules may apply. Estimation 3,000-5,000 $ 44

79 Robert C. Davidson, CM, OBC (1946 - ) Haida Robert Charles Davidson, C.M., O.B.C., “Robert Davidson, The Bent Box Gallery, Nov 22 - Dec 2 1978, Fine art of the Northwest Coast Indian”, coloured lithographic poster, 22.5” x 16.5”. Estimation 250-350 $

80 Robert C. Davidson, CM, OBC (1946 - ) Haida Robert Charles Davidson, C.M., O.B.C., Haida Flag- Potlatch print for the Haida Nation depicting the Eagle and Raven, “Xa-adaa 7Laa git’lang 7isis”, dated November 1981, coloured lithograph, open edition, 15.75” x 15”. Estimation 300-500 $

81 Robert C. Davidson, CM, OBC (1946 - ) Haida Robert Charles Davidson, C.M., O.B.C., “Eagle of the Dawn”, offset coloured lithographic poster, organized and circulated by the Vancouver Art Gallery, 14 December 1993 to 11 September 1994, 32” x 20”, along with a hand-written letter to Dr. George MacDonald outlining two new limited edition prints that Davidson was producing and the fact that he was at that time with Bill Reid working on a 12-foot totem pole, dated 20 June 1973. Estimation 200-400 $

82 Robert C. Davidson, CM, OBC (1946 - ) Haida Robert Charles Davidson, C.M., O.B.C., “Two Finned Killer Whale”, 1979, coloured lithograph, signed lower right and dated 1979, numbered 7 / 199, 21.5” x 29.5”. Estimation 800-1,200 $ 46

83 Gordon Miller (XX - ) Canadian Gordon Miller, “Totems”, watercolour, signed lower left and dated 1992, 14.75” x 22”. Estimation 200-300 $

84 John N. Goodwin (1948 - ) Wi’wikop, Nuu-chah-nulth John Nytom Goodwin, “John Nytom Goodwin”, exhibition at the Bent-Box Gallery, Vancouver BC, June 15-26, 1982, lithographic poster on wove paper, 25” x 19”. 150.00 200.00 Estimation 150-200 $

85 Hunter & Seal Stone Carving ‘Hunter & Seal’. Joannie Ikkidluak (1945 - ), black stone carving, hide, signed & dated Joannie ’57, measuring 4.75” h x 5.5” w x 2.5” d. Minor loss. Estimation 300-500 $

86 Hunter and Seal Stone Carving ‘Hunter and Seal’. Grey stone carving, signed by Joseph(?), measuring 3.75” x 2.5” x 3”. Estimation 200-300 $

87 Inuit Carved Cribbage Board ‘Inuit Cribbage Board’. Early 20th century, Alaska, natural material decorated with hand-etched scrimshaw motifs of arctic mammals, fish & fowl, measuring 9.75” long x 2” wide. CITES rules may apply. Estimation 600-800 $

88 Inuit Carved Jewellery ‘Four Pieces of Inuit Jewellery’. Canadian, carved & polished natural material consisting of a pin in the form of a beluga (2.5” long), an Inuksuk pin (2” high), a pin in the form of a seal in a parka (2” high), together with an natural material ring carved with polar bears (1” wide). CITES rules may apply. Estimation 300-400 $ 49

89 Walrus Stone Carving ‘Walrus’. Grey stone carving, unsigned, lacking tusks, measuring 6.25” h x 13” l x 7” d. Estimation 500-700 $

90 Adult Inuit Doll ‘Inuit Doll’. Figural adult doll, mid to late 20th century, constructed of hand-stitched fabric & leather soled footwear, over a synthetic form, measuring 17.5” high. Estimation 200-300 $

91 Inuit Tools ‘Group of various Inuit Elements’. Alaska, early 20th century, 10 pieces of hunting & fishing utensils. Estimation 200-300 $

92 Oil on Canvas of Sedna ‘Sedna’. Possibly Thomas Ivalik (?), signed in syllabics lower right, mid 20th century, oil on canvas-board, partially lacquered, depicting a Sedna surrounded by fishes, a walrus, and a whale, with fishermen atop the surface, set within a maple frame, dedication verso, sight dimensions, 19” h x 11.5” w, framed 23” h x 15.75” w. Estimation 300-500 $

93 Stuffed Toy Bear Designed by Bill Reid, OBC, RCA ‘Haida Grizzly Bear, Stuffed Toy’. Designed by Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A., in 1996 for ‘The Stuffed Animal House’ in Langley British Columbia, based on his original design & cedar carving of a grizzly bear installed in the Great Hall of the UBC Museum of Anthropology. Synthetic fibres, vinyl, manufactured in Indonesia. Manufacturer & retailers label attached. Measuring, 11.5 h x 20” L x 12” d. 500.00 700.00 Estimation 1,200-1,500 $

94 Lithograph, Designed By Bill Reid, OBC, RCA ‘Raven Discovers Mankind in a Clamshell’. Designed by Bill Reid, OBC, RCA, circa 1977, unsigned, colour lithograph on plywood, measuring 26” high x 19.5” wide. Note: Commissioned for ‘The People of the Raven Gallery’ at the Victoria Memorial Museum in Ottawa (now The Canadian Museum of Nature). 700.00 900.00 Estimation 700-800 $

95 Watchman’s Vest, Designed by Bill Reid, OBC, RCA Designed by Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A (1920-1998), Watchman’s Vest #62, Thunderbird design, created from Bill Reid’s rubylith, which forms part of the Bill Reid collection donated to the Bill Reid Foundation in 2002. Cotton, black gimp, black & red dyes, celluloid buttons, red satin. Number 62 of a limited edition of 135. The vests were created for the performance of “The Spirit of Haida Gwai” performed at The Spirit Concert, held at The Chan Centre in Vancouver in 2002. The interior lining retaining a stitched tag noting “Thunderbird Vest, Designed by Bill Reid, Property of the Bill Reid Foundation, Vest Number 62”. Dimensions, 29” long x 23” wide. Estimation 3,500-4,500 $

96 Ron A. Sebastian (1945 - ) Gitxsan Ron A. Sebastian, Haida sterling silver cuff bracelet, engraved overall with totemic spirit motifs and centred by a natural material roundel, signed & dated ‘79 on the reverse, together with dedication to Dr. George F. McDonald, measuring 3” high x 3” diameter, weight 96 grams. Estimation 700-900 $

97 Barry Herem (1941 - ) American Barry Herem, Haida style sterling silver Raven cuff bracelet, stamped on the reverse together with marks MAG Sterling, measuring 1.5” h x 2.5” w, weight 76 grams. Estimation 300-400 $

98 Bill Reid, OBC, RCA (1920-1998) Haida Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A., “Haida Wolf”, silkscreen, signed and dated ‘79 lower right, dedicated “For George & Joanne” (MacDonald) lower middle, blind stamp lower left “Open Pacific Graphics”. Condition noted, 4 or 5 minor spots to far right edge, one minor spot between title and dedication, framing tape remnant verso, 30” x 22”. Estimation 1,000-1,500 $

99 Bill Reid, OBC, RCA (1920-1998) Haida Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A., invitation, “Bill Reid Memorial Feast”, “Haida Wolf GHUUTS” recto, “Burial & Headstone Moving July 3, 1998” verso, front shows offset lithograph in silver, lithographic details verso in red, 14” x 11”. Estimation 300-500 $

100 Watchman’s Vest Designed By Bill Reid, OBC, RCA Designed by Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A (1920-1998), Watchman’s Vest #64, Thunderbird design, created from Bill Reid’s rubylith, which forms part of the Bill Reid collection donated to the Bill Reid Foundation in 2002. Cotton, black gimp, black & red dyes, celluloid buttons, red satin. Number 64 of a limited edition of 135. The vests were created for the performance of “The Spirit of Haida Gwai” performed at The Spirit Concert, held at The Chan Centre in Vancouver in 2002. The interior lining retaining a stitched tag noting “Thunderbird Vest, Designed by Bill Reid, Property of the Bill Reid Foundation, Vest Number 64”. Dimensions, 29” long x 23” wide. Estimation 3,500-4,500 $

101 Arthur Price, RCA, SSC, OSA (1918-2008) Canadian Arthur (Art) Price, S.S.C., R.C.A., O.S.A. , ‘Rain Wall’. Constructed in 1999 / 2000 of 16 red cedar planks (which incidentally are no longer commercially available in these widths), sympathetically rendered by hand with carved & painted totemic motifs that front a chip carved background, the central figure being the Spirit of the Afterlife. Dimensions, 10’4” high x 20’ wide. Original custom made crates for transportation remain intact. Price accurately designed, carved & decorated this ‘Rainwall’ which was inspired by a near identical example first observed in the late 1880’s by G.E. Emmons of the American Museum of Natural History, which is attributed to either the Tsimshian or Tlingit people. Arthur Donald Price, was a member of the Sculptors Society of Canada, The Royal Canadian Academy, and the Montreal Arts Club. He studied at the Ontario College of Art under Franklin H. Carmichael, George Pepper, Frederick Haines as well as others. While working at the National Film Board he met the noted ethnologist Dr. Marius Barbeau who helped coordinate many of Prices’ representation of works based on First Nations & Inuit Peoples. Price soon became enamoured with both the art of the North West Coast as well as its people, and was instrumental in the procurement of various indigenous elements which formed an integral part of the collection at the Indian village on the grounds of the University of British Columbia. Price became a highly skilled carver and eventually opened his own studio where he sculpted & cast in various metals including iron, bronze and silver. He then soon developed a prominent & lengthy list of government, corporate & private installation commissions, including the Labyrinth Building at Expo 67, National Research Council in Ottawa, Bell Canada, Ottawa City Hall, National Arts Centre in Ottawa, The Prudential Assurance Company of England, Head Office Montreal, etc., including a monumental installation project situated on the grounds of the Administration Building of the National Research Council in Ottawa, of an enormous stainless steel sphere, titled ‘The Universe is You’. Estimation 80,000-120,000 $ 57

102 Bill Reid, OBC, RCA (1920-1998) Haida Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A., “The Children of the Raven, Les Enfants du Corbeau”, November 5 Ottawa 1975, Opening of the Pacific Coast Cultures Hall, National Museum of Man, coloured lithographic poster on brown paper, signed in blue ink and dedicated “For Joanne” (MacDonald) lower right, 36” x 24”. Estimation 700-900 $

103 Bill Reid, OBC, RCA (1920-1998) Haida Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A., “The Children of the Raven, Les Enfants du Corbeau”, colour lithograph on brown wove paper, signed in black ink lower right, issued by National Museums Canada, 36” x 24”. Estimation 1,000-1,500 $

104 Bill Reid, OBC, RCA (1920-1998) Haida Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A., “The Children of the Raven, Les Enfants du Corbeau, coloured lithograph on heavy white paper, issued by the National Museum of Man, unsigned, 34” x 22”. Estimation 500-700 $

105 Haida Reference Books Two books: A Haida Monumental Art, Villages of the Queen Charlotte Islands, forward and graphics by Bill Reid, commentary by Richard J. Huyda, various photographic credits listed, UBC Press, Vancouver, University of Washington Press, Seattle, 218 pages. Unused in plastic wrap. Along with Totem poles, according to Crests and Topics, Marius Barbeau, forwarded by Dr. G. F. MacDonald. Unused in plastic wrap. Pages have not been counter. Estimation 80-125 $

106 Two Haida Silver Brooches ‘Two Haida Silver Brooches’. Ron A. Sebastien (1945 -) Hagwilget silversmith, both engraved with spirit masks, one with an abalone roundel & inscribed verso ‘To Joanne, Love George’, signed with artists signature & monogram dated Nov. 21st, 1978, measuring 2” h x 2” w, weight 16 grams. The other hung with salmon shaped pendants, inscribed verso ‘Weget Women & Salmon’, signed with artists signature & monogram dated ’79, measuring 3” h x 1.5” w, weight 16 grams. Estimation 600-800 $

107 Haida Silver Jewellery ‘Eight Pieces of Haida Silver Jewellery’. Consisting of a pair of earrings with owl mask finials, marked sterling & maker’s monogram P.TT (?) measuring 2” long, an Orca shaped pendant measuring 1.5” wide, a cross shaped brooch centred by an Orca mask motif measuring 2.5” x 2.5”, an Orca shaped pin stamped National Museum Canada measuring 1.75” wide, a Raven mask ring sterling marks rubbed, pair of (unmarked) silver circular pins measuring 1.25’ diameter, and an argillite & natural material Eagle pin signed & dated Carl Thompson ’89, (repaired). Combined silver weight, 80 grams. Estimation 400-500 $

108 Haida Sterling Silver Jewellery ‘Two Pieces of Haida Sterling Silver Jewellery’. Consisting of a Tinglit gold filled silver bracelet handcrafted in the form of a halibut after a design by Bill Wilson, the interior stamped 12 KT GF, together with maker’s marks for silversmith E.J. Towle, Seattle Washington, weight, 16 grams. Purchased in Sitka Alaska, 1978. Together with a sterling silver totem charm, stamped Sterling Marcan, measuring 1.75” h x 1” w, weight 6 grams. Estimation 400-600 $

109 Steve Smith (1968 - ) Kwakwaka’wakw Steve Smith, carved Spirit Bear in polychrome paint, signed Steve Smith “Dla ‘kwagila” verso lower left. With artist bio on letterhead. Measuring, 9.5” x 3.5” x 5.5”. Provenance: Douglas Reynolds Gallery, Vancouver, BC. Inclusion. Estimation 700-900 $

110 Bill Reid, OBC, RCA (1920-1998) Haida Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A., (French) postcard from Bill Reid to Dr. George MacDonald describing his admiration for his friend and the fact that he was attempting to send George a drum in time for his ceremonies. Signed Bill Reid, dated (in French) Thursday June 29 (1989), 6” x 4”. Estimation 100-150 $

111 Bill Reid, OBC, RCA (1920-1998) Haida Bill Reid, O.B.C., R.C.A., memorabilia to include; a. Colour photograph of the Red Raven Canoe on the Rideau River, with Bill Reid at the stern, 1988. b. A poster for the Vancouver Bach Choir presents Brahms Requiem, Plus the World Premiere of The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, with words by Bill Reid. c. The magazine “Common Ground”, Issue #82, April 1998, featuring Bill Reid on the cover with the Haida Legend of the Raven (sculpture). d. A poster issued by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, “The Spirit of Haida Gwaii, Bill Reid”. e. A coloured promotional piece for the serigraph “Swgagann”. Largest, 18” x 20”. Estimation 150-300 $

112 Dr. George F. MacDonald Reference Books Five books written by Dr. George F. MacDonald: The Totem Poles and Monuments of Gitwangak Village, Kitwanga Fort Report, Ninstints, Debert, A Paleo-Indian site in central Nova Scotia, Manuscript report number 341, Kitwanga Fort National Historic Site Skeena River, British Columbia Historical research and analysis of Structural remains. Pages have not been counted. Estimation 100-200 $

113 Reference Books Five various books on North American indigenous art to include: Tales from the Smoke House by Herbert T. Schwarz with dedication, illustrated by Daphne Odjig (R.C.A.), Haida and Tsimshian, A photographic History, Images from the Inside Passage, An Alaskan Portrait by Winter and Pond, Victoria Wyatt, Norval Morrisseau (R.C.A.), Shaman Artist, Greg A. Hill, American Indians and the Natural world, Marsha C. Bol, Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Pages have not been counted. Estimation 100-200 $

114 Vernon Stephens (1949 - ) Gitxsan Vernon (Toons) Stephens, ‘Killer Whale’, large acrylic on natural material, circa 1970, condition noted, measuring 96” high x 88” wide. Estimation 3,500-4,500 $ 64

115 Ernest L. Henderson (1942-1984) Kwakwaka’wakw Ernest Loyd Henderson, a carved cedar Nuchatlaht portrait mask, artist and carver from the Wei Wai Kum First Nation, and a member of the renowned Henderson Family from Campbell River (east coast of Vancouver Island). Inscribed in ink “Human, Carved by Ernie Henderson Campbell River 1972”. Condition noted, 2 repaired splits. Partial label. Measuring, 12” x 9” x 8”. Inclusion. Estimation 500-700 $

116 Copper Wall Sconce With Totemic Motif ‘Copper Wall Sconce’. Barry Herem (1941 - ) Portland Oregon, totemic motifs with fibreglass shade, measuring 15” h x 8” w x 4” d. Inspired by the Nisga style frontlet in the Canadian Museum of Civilization collection. Purchased directly from the artist in 1992. Estimation 300-400 $

117 Coloured Lithograph, Orca Unknown artist, Orca with baby, coloured lithograph on heavy paper, Haida, unsigned, 17.5” x 23”. Estimation 100-150 $

118 Coloured Lithographic Posters, Tlingit Unknown Tlingit artist, work stemming from a wall panel collected in Sitka, Alaska, circa 1825. Two coloured lithographic posters promoting “Arts of the Raven, Masterworks by the Northwest Coast Indian, June 15 to September 24, The Vancouver Art Gallery, 1145 W Georgia Street, 10” x 15”. Estimation 150-250 $

119 Coloured Lithographic Advertising Posters Two offset coloured lithographic posters announcing the book by Dr. George F. MacDonald, entitled “Haida Art”, one poster with the Canadian Museum of Civilization logo, 36” x 24”. Estimation 100-150 $

120 Two Shaman Masks ‘Two Shaman Masks’. Stitched hide & fur, unknown makers. Dimensions, 9.5” x 7.5” and 11” x 4”. Estimation 300-400 $

121 Textile Art, Stitched Red Cotton Panel ‘Stitched Textile’, the red cotton panel centred by an appliqué yellow medallion of foliate-inspired geometric designs, the four corners similarly decorated with appliqué black designs, all within a running appliqué border of black leafy motifs. Dimensions, 87” high x 58” wide. Estimation 300-500 $

122 Ceremonial Dance Button Apron ‘Ceremonial Dance Button Apron’. Royal-blue velvet panels stitched with red fabric appliqués of Orcas & ‘coppers’ (wealth symbols), accented with red & white sequins ‘faux’ buttons and bells, lined, dimensions, 25.5” h x 23.5” w. Estimation 400-600 $

123 Chris Hopkins (XX - ) American Chris Hopkins, Haida Man, oil on board, initialed lower left, light scratches to surface, 20.75” x 13.5”, along with the book “Eagle Dancing, Celebrating the Peoples of the Northwest Coast”, pages have not been counted, Forward by Dr. George F. MacDonald. Estimation 300-500 $

124 First Nations Photographia Four mounted photographic images of a Native village at Salmon River, Panorama of Haida World Heritage Site, by C.M. Barbeau, 1939. Two photos of Haida totems along a shore line, early 19th century. Largest, 15.5” x 19.5”. Estimation 150-250 $

125 Haida Photographia A group of nine photographic matt prints depicting life in the Haida community, late 19th century early 20th century, many with descriptive notes by Dr. George F. MacDonald, largest 14” x 11”. Estimation 250-450 $

126 Memorabilia A group of large format photocopies pertaining to early life of the Haida peoples in British Columbia, and Alaska. Likely produced in the early 1970’s, and many with hand-written anthropological notes by Dr. George MacDonald. These images offer a haunting glimpse into the traditional past of the Native peoples of the Canadian west coast. Estimation 400-600 $

127 Tree of Life Button Blanket, Kwakwaka’wakw ‘Button Blanket with Gwa’ka’lee’ka’la’ (Tree of Life). Kwaskwaka’wakw, navy blue fabric with hand-stitched red panels, appliqués ’coppers’ (wealth symbols) & Tree of Life motif, celluloid buttons. Dimensions, 46” h x 63” w. Estimation 1,200-1,500 $

128 Ceremonial Dance Button Apron ‘Ceremonial Dance Button Apron’. Green fabric with red fabric appliqués accented with ceramic beads, celluloid, mother of pearl & natural material buttons, lined, dimensions, 25” h x 21” w. Estimation 500-700 $

129 Bear Button Blanket ‘Bear Button Blanket’, contemporary, celluloid buttons stitched to synthetic fabric panels on a white field within a black border, measuring 59” high x 69” wide. Inclusion. Estimation 250-350 $

130 Haida Textile Art ‘Haida Textile’. Late 20th century, silk-screened totemic motifs on linen, measuring 76” long x 57” wide. Estimation 200-300 $

131 Contemporary Tribal Flags A group of 3 Tribal Flags’. All contemporary, two measuring 12” high x 24” wide, one for Kwakwaka’wakw Nation designed by Calvin Hunt, one Salish Coast with spindle whirl design, together with a large Salish Coast example, measuring 34” high x 70” wide. Estimation 200-300 $

132 Print of Orca & Banner of Raven, BC Two items consisting of an Orca printed on natural material, Gitksan, Ksan Village, measuring 8” x 6.5”, purchased in 1972, together with a handprinted image on cotton & fitted for a banner, depicting a Raven, dated 2006, Potlatch gift for Yahgu ‘Laanas Potlatch of Jim Hart (Haida, Masset), measuring 12” h. x 9.5”, both late 20th century & purchased in 2006. Estimation 200-300 $

133 Marine Objects ‘Two Pieces of Natural Material’. Splits, both measuring 14.5” long. CITES rules may apply. Estimation 300-400 $

134 Ayaga, Inuit Tool, Baker Lake ‘Ayaga’. Irene Avaalaaqiaq Tiktaalaaq (1941- ) Baker Lake, constructed of natural material. Canadian Inuit artist label attached. Estimation 500-700 $

135 Navajo Horse Blanket ‘Navajo Horse Blanket’. Early to mid 20th century, handwoven, red field with diamond shaped lozenges, castellated border, un-stopped ends. Dimensions, 53” x 45”. Estimation 400-600 $

136 Fritz Scholder (1937-2005) Luiseno Community Fritz Scholder, “Indians Forever”, coloured offset lithographic poster, signed in the plate lower right, 17” x 11”. Estimation 300-500 $

137 Navajo Blanket ‘Navajo Blanket’. Early to mid-20th century, hand-woven, centre-stitched red field, black latchhook pattern, stopped ends. Dimensions, 73.5” x 58.5” Estimation 1,000-1,200 $

138 Germantown Navajo Blanket ‘Germantown Navajo Blanket’. Late 19th / early 20th century, handwoven, grey field with orange & black saw-tooth diamond medallions, black border, stopped ends. Measuring, 77” x 43”. Provenance: purchased in 1975, former collection of Marius Barbeau (CC, FRSC), Arizona. Estimation 1,200-1,500 $

139 Klagetoh Navajo Rug ‘Klagetoh Navajo Rug’. Contemporary, handwoven, diamond motif against a brown lozenge, banded by a red border, within a teal border, stopped ends. Dimensions, 42” x 39”. Purchased in 2005. Estimation 700-900 $

140 Navajo Storm-Pattern Blanket ‘Navajo Storm-Pattern Blanket’. Late 19th / early 20th century, hand-woven, grey field, square central lozenge, whirling log motifs, black border. Dimensions, 68.5” x 57”. Provenance: purchased in 1975, former collection of Marius Barbeau (CC, FRSC), Arizona. Estimation 1,500-2,000 $

141 Navajo Saddle Blanket ‘Navajo Saddle Blanket’. Late 19th / early 20th century, handwoven, double-diamond red medallion, brown field, grey border, one end un-stopped. Dimensions, 52” x 38”. Provenance: purchased in 1975, former collection of Marius Barbeau (CC, FRSC), Arizona. Estimation 700-900 $

142 Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA (1919-2016) Anishinaabe Daphne Odjig, C.M., O.B.C., R.C.A., offset lithographic poster (minor loss lower right corner), signed with dedication to George & Joanne MacDonald, The Shayne Gallery Montreal, 1981, 20” x 22”, along with a smaller offset lithographic poster, “Traditions and Change, Traditions et Changement ‘78”, 12” x 24”. Estimation 100-200 $

143 Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA (1919-2016) Anishinaabe Daphne Odjig, C.M., O.B.C., R.C.A., Nanabush and two ducks, coloured lithographic poster on paper, signed lower right, Indian Finecraft label affixed to plastic sleeve, 14” x 11.5”. Estimation 200-300 $

144 Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA (1919-2016) Anishinaabe Daphne Odjig, C.M., O.B.C., R.C.A., beaver spirit, coloured lithographic poster on heavy paper, signed lower left, Indian Finecraft label affixed to plastic sleeve, 22.75 x 10.5”. Estimation 300-400 $

145 Daphne Odjig, CM, OBC, RCA (1919-2016) Anishinaabe Daphne Odjig, C.M., O.B.C., R.C.A., mother and children, coloured lithographic poster on heavy paper, signed lower left and dated ‘70, Indian Finecraft label affixed to plastic sleeve, 23” x 17.5”. Estimation 400-600 $

146 Cradle Board, Tikinagan ‘Cradle Board (Tikinagan)’. Mid to late 20th century, natural material over a wood form, affixed to a single pine board with straps, measuring 31” l x 13” w x 8.5” d. (Black cloth not included.) Estimation 400-600 $

147 Hand-Woven Baskets, American South West ‘Three Hand Woven Baskets’. Early to mid 20th century, American South West, handwoven natural fibres, one lidded basket measuring 6” high x 13.75” diameter, the 2nd measuring 3” high x 8.5” diameter, the 3rd measuring 1.75” high x 6.5” diameter. Estimation 300-400 $

148 Objiwa Artist, Lithographic Posters, Sacred Laws Unknown Ojibwa artist, series of seven lithographic posters on heavy paper depicting the sacred laws of the Ojibwa. “When legends fall silent, our ways are lost”, “Breath of our grandfathers”, “Accept one another”, “Respecthonour of our elders”, “The voice of the land is in our language”, “Respect for all things in life”, “Everyday is a beginning”, most signed in syllabics, each stamped “Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, West Bay Indian Reserve, Manitoulin Island” verso, 20th century, 26” x 20”. Estimation 800-1,200 $

149 Saul Williams (1954 - ) Anishinaabe Saul Williams, “GROUSE - when the grouse drums there is going to be a high tide or spring flood.”, hand-made coloured serigraph on heavy paper, signed lower middle, printed by Woodland Prints, paper label with the description is affixed to the heavy paper, 20” x 26”. Estimation 200-300 $

150 Saul Williams (1954 - ) Anishinaabe Saul Williams, “KAKE PENISS, a medicinelady named by her people.”, coloured serigraph on heavy paper, signed lower right, printed by Woodland Prints, paper label with the description is affixed to the heavy paper, 20” x 26”. Estimation 200-300 $

151 Saul Williams (1954 - ) Anishinaabe Saul Williams, BEAR ON DRUM - the bear means great power, the drum is one of man’s tools for dealing with power.”, coloured serigraph on heavy paper, signed lower middle, printed by Woodland Prints, paper label with the description is affixed to the heavy paper, 20” x 26”. Estimation 200-300 $

152 Canoe Models, Objiwa ‘Two Birch Bark Canoe Models’. Mid to late 20th century, Ojibwa, both made of birch bark lashed with natural fibres over a strapwork frame, one decorated with coloured reed motifs, measuring 4” high x 12.5” long x 4.5” deep, the other measuring 6” high x 20” long x 6” deep. Both purchased in 1975 from The Canadian Indian Marketing Services. Estimation 400-600 $

153 Canoe Model, Objiwa ‘Birch Bark Canoe Model’. Mid to late 20th century, Ojibwa, made of birch bark lashed with natural fibres over a strapwork frame, decorated with traditional designs in natural pigments, measuring 7” high x 32” long x 6.5” deep, purchased in 1973 from The Canadian Indian Marketing Services. Estimation 500-700 $

154 Moose Calls & Baskets, Objiwa ‘Group of Hunting & Foraging Items’. Mid to late 20th century, Ojibwa, consisting of two birch bark moose calls together with two lidded birch bark baskets (rogans) with leather carrying straps, all bound with natural fibres & decorated with traditional designs in natural pigments, one call measuring 17” high the 2nd measuring 14” high, one basket measuring 4” high x 6” wide x 4” deep, the 2nd basket measuring 7” high x 10” wide x 7” deep, all purchased in 1973 from The Canadian Indian Marketing Services. Estimation 300-400 $ 83

155 Lloyd Caibaiosai (1946 - ) Objiwa Lloyd Caibaiosai, “The Queen Mosquito”, limited edition silkscreen, “from one of a group of 6 paintings”, signed in graphite and in the plate lower right, dated 1972, numbered 17 / 100, copy of Indian and Northern Affairs letter included, 26” x 20”. Estimation 150-300 $

156 Lloyd Caibaiosai (1946 - ) Objiwa Lloyd Caibaiosai, “The Sun Eagle”, silkscreen, signed and dated ‘72 in the plate within the left claw and in graphite lower left, numbered 78 / 100, 26” x 20”. Estimation 150-300 $

157 Lloyd Caibaiosai (1946 - ) Objiwa Lloyd Caibaiosai, “Bear Walker”, silkscreen, signed in graphite lower right, dated 20th of January 1975, numbered 63 / 100, printed at Woodland Studio, 24” x 36”. Estimation 200-400 $

158 Birch Bark Cradle, Ojibwa ‘Cradle (Tikinagan)’. Mid to late 20th century, Ojibwa, birch bark bound with natural fibres to a reeded frame, tied with a leather belt, measuring 20” long x 12.5” wide x 4” deep, purchased in 1973 from The Canadian Indian Marketing Services. Estimation 200-300 $

159 Birch Bark Containers, Algonquin & Objiwa ‘Group of Foraging Containers’. Mid to late 20th century, consisting of two Algonquin birch bark containers of cylindrical form, one measuring 7” high x 7” diameter, the 2nd with a lid measuring 3.25” high x 3.75”, together with two Ojibwa lidded birch bark baskets bound with natural fibres & decorated with traditional designs in natural pigments, one measuring 7” high x 10” wide x 7” deep, the 2nd measuring 8” high x 14” wide x 8” deep (lid separated), all purchased in 1973 from The Canadian Indian Marketing Services. Estimation 300-400 $ 85

160 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, wildlife, lithograph on brown paper, signed lower right, condition noted: small tears and folds at edges, minor staining at edge, 24” x 32”. Estimation 150-250 $

161 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “The Spirit Rock Painter”, mixed media on Arches paper, signed lower right and dated ‘81, 30” x 22”. Estimation 200-400 $

162 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “A holy mans perspective view of the Spirit man, Square for depth”, acrylic on Arches paper, signed and dated ‘81 lower right, 30” x 22”. Estimation 200-400 $

163 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “The Head Spirit”, mixed media on Arches paper, signed lower right and dated ‘81, 30” x 22”. Estimation 200-400 $

164 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “The Turtle People shei-ka”, acrylic on Arches paper, signed lower right, 30” x 22”. Estimation 200-300 $

165 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, untitled, acrylic on Arches paper, signed lower right and dated ‘81, 18.5” x 18”. Estimation 100-300 $

166 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “Morning Star Spirit gives power of Hunters”, acrylic on Arches paper, signed lower right and dated ‘81, 24” x 18”. Estimation 150-300 $

167 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “The space ship Columbia in the power bird”, acrylic on arches paper, signed lower right and dated ‘81, 17.75” x 24”. Estimation 200-400 $

168 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “Cloud Spirit”, acrylic on Arches paper, signed lower right and dated ‘81, 24” x 18”. Estimation 200-400 $

169 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “The ceremonies of remembering how it was”, acrylic on Arches paper, signed lower right and dated ‘81, 22” x 30”. Estimation 200-400 $

170 Birch Bark Basket & Moose Calls, Objiwa ‘Group of Hunting & Foraging Items’. Mid to late 20th century, consisting of two Ojibwa birch bark moose calls together bound with natural fibres & decorated with traditional designs in natural pigments, together with an open birch bark basket with a carved carrying handle, bound with string, one call measuring 20” high the 2nd measuring 15” high, the basket measuring 8” high x 15” wide x 7.5” deep, all purchased in 1973 from The Canadian Indian Marketing Services. Estimation 300-400 $

171 Mocassins ‘Two Pair of Moccasins’. Mid to late 20th century, consisting of a pair of lined high-top moccasins decorated with beading & fringe, measuring 15” high, together with a pair of moccasins decorated with fur & beading. Estimation 250-350 $

172 Leather Bags ‘Three Leather Bags’. Early to mid 20th century, Athabaskan Dene, consisting of a handstitched game bag (wear noted), and two handembroidered pouches with cotton backing, the largest measuring 18” h x 8.5” w (condition noted). Estimation 250-350 $

173 Arthur Price, RCA, SSC, OSA (1918-2008) Canadian Arthur (Art) Price, R.C.A., S.S.C., a complete series of six silkscreens in colour to include; “Plains Horseman”, “Scrimshaw Engraving on Horn - Eastern Seaboard”, Beaver and Sturgeon, St. Maurice River”, “Soapstone Carving of a Loon - Hudson Bay”, Iroquois False Face”, and “King Salmon - North Pacific Coast”, all produced by SampsonMathews Limited, Toronto, each signed lower right and titled lower left, minor wear to some edges, measuring 20” x 30” each. Note: Arthur Price is represented in important corporate and public collections. He was a member of the Sculptors Society of Canada (1958), the Royal Canadian Academy (Associate-1960, Member-1973); The Arts Club, Montreal (1958), and the American Craftsmen’s Council (1960). Estimation 800-1,200 $ 92

174 Roy Thomas (1949-2004) Anishinaabe Roy Thomas, “Mermaid”, acrylic on canvas, signed & dated 1979 lower right, titled & dated on stretcher, unframed, dimensions, 16” h x 20” w. Note: Roy Thomas is widely considered to be one of Canada’s most influential indigenous artists of his time, famous for his colourful & symbolic works of spirit beings and the natural world around him. Estimation 2,000-3,000 $

175 Roy Thomas (1949-2004) Anishinaabe Roy Thomas, “Muskrat”, artist proof coloured lithograph on Arches paper, signed lower right and dated ‘81, dimensions, 14” x 11.5”. Estimation 200-300 $

176 Roy Thomas (1949-2004) Anishinaabe Roy Thomas, “Migration”, artist proof coloured lithograph on Arches paper, signed lower right and dated ‘80, dimensions, 14.75” x 14”. Estimation 200-300 $

177 Roy Thomas (1949-2004) Anishinaabe Roy Thomas, “Lost”, coloured lithograph on Arches paper, numbered 37 / 75, signed lower right and dated ‘78, 20” x 26”. Estimation 300-500 $

178 Roy Thomas (1949-2004) Anishinaabe Roy Thomas, “Curse”, 1978, coloured lithograph on Arches paper, 68/75, signed bottom right and dated ‘78, 20” x 26”. Estimation 300-500 $

179 Ritual Objects, Native American ‘Two Native American Ritual Elements’. Both purportedly 19th century Plains Indian, consisting of a catlinite pipe carved in 2 sections, ill fitting (possibly associated), measuring 17.5” long, purchased in 1964, New Haven Connecticut, together with a qert (whip) made of woven fibres, dyed horse hair and braided leather, measuring 35” long. Estimation 200-300 $

180 Beadwork Sheaths, Pouch & Belts ‘Five First Nations Beadwork Items’. Canadian, mid to late 20th century, consisting of two handstitched beaded knife sheaths and a small pouch, together with two hand-stitched beaded belts, one backed with fabric measuring 26” long, the 2nd with leather fringes measuring 37” long. Estimation 150-250 $

181 Clemence Wescoupe (1951-2018) Anishinaabe Clemence Wescoupe, “Two lives of my Grandfather”, coloured lithograph on paper, signed in the plate in block lower left, 18” x 24”. Estimation 150-200 $

182 Jackson Beardy (1944-1984) Anishinaabe Jackson Beardy, untitled, coloured lithograph on paper, signed lower right and dated ‘70, 16” x 20”. Estimation 300-500 $

183 Norval Morrisseau, RCA (1931-2007) Anishinaabe Norval H. Morrisseau, R.C.A., artist’s wife and daughter, reproduced on silk scarf, sold through the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, condition noted: tiny repair top left, some stains, 30” x 33”. Estimation 30-500 $

184 Norval Morrisseau, RCA (1931-2007) Anishinaabe (Large painting) Norval Morrisseau, R.C.A., ‘Fish Shaman’, acrylic on canvas laid down on board, signed in syllabics & dated ’81, measuring 84” high x 48” wide. Provenance: Purchased in 2003 from Curtright Tribal Art, Olympia, WA, USA. Estimation 18,000-25,000 $ 98

185 Roy Thomas (1949-2004) Anishinaabe Roy Thomas, “Spirit in the Sky”, acrylic on heavy paper, signed lower right and dated ‘78, titled verso, 17.75” x 15”. Estimation 500-700 $

186 Roy Thomas (1949-2004) Anishinaabe Roy Thomas, “For the visitation”, acrylic on paper, signed lower right, dated ‘78, and dedicated to Dr. George F. MacDonald verso, 15” x 18”. Estimation 400-600 $

187 Roy Thomas (1949-2004) Anishinaabe Roy Thomas, untitled, artist proof coloured lithograph on paper, signed lower right and dated ‘80, 15” x 12”. Estimation 200-300 $

188 Wooden Tomahawks ‘ Three Wooden Tomahawks’. Canadian, one purportedly 18th century Wabanaki People, showing a partially carved & hand-painted wooden shaft terminating to three appendages, measuring 23.5” long, the remaining two being early to mid 20th century, consisting of one with a carved & hand-painted wooden shaft terminating to two appendages, measuring 21” long, the 3rd showing a flattened & painted wooden shaft terminating to three appendages, measuring 17.25” long. Estimation 300-400 $

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189 First Nations Artifacts, 17th Century ‘Grouping of First Nation Artifacts’. Canadian, 17th century & later, consisting of three flint chipped arrowheads, two strings of Hudson Bay beads & pottery fragment, set within a locking inlaid mahogany shadow box, measuring 18” h x 18” w x 3” d. Estimation 300-400 $

190 Ceremonial Objects ‘Two Ceremonial Items’. Mid to late 20th century, consisting of an Iroquois corn husk mask, measuring 13” high x 13” wide (purchased in 1975 from The Canadian Indian Marketing Services), together with a James Bay Cree, hide skin drum on a birch frame strung with natural sinew, measuring 4” high x 14” diameter. Estimation 300-400 $

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191 Blake Dabassige (1956 - ) Anishinaabe Blake Dabassige, “Bird of Prey”, coloured lithograph on paper, signed in the plate middle lower left and dated 1974, 20” x 26”. Estimation 100-200 $

192 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “The Sacred stories of bears”, acrylic on Strathmore Artist paper, signed lower right and dated ‘81, 22” x 30”. Estimation 250-450 $

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193 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “Nana Bush & Bird Spirit”, acrylic on Strathmore Artist paper, signed lower right and dated 1982, 30” x 22”. Estimation 250-350 $

194 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, “Bird Chant Singer Spirits”, acrylic on Strathmore Artist paper, signed lower right and dated ‘82, 22” x 30”. Estimation 250-350 $

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195 John Eric Laford (1955 - ) Anishinaabe John Eric Laford, untitled, coloured lithograph on paper, signed lower right, 24” x 18.5”. Estimation 150-200 $

196 Pre-Columbian Earthenware Amphora, Peru ‘Pre-Columbian Earthenware Amphora’. Peru, mottled exterior and with applied loop handles, minor losses to mouth, decorated with applied frog figures, measuring 13.25” high x 9.75” diameter. Gifted in 1963. The Pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus’s voyage of 1492. Estimation 400-600 $

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197 Shipibo Earthenware Pot, Peru ‘Shipibo Earthenware Pot’. Ucayali River, Peru, early to mid 20th century, anthropomorphic features, decorated with linear & geometric designs in natural polychromatic pigments, measuring 13” high x 15” diameter. Purchased in 1975 Iquitos Peru. Shipibos were used for the transport of water or beer. The Shipibo-Conibo are an indigenous people along the Ucayali River in the Amazon rainforest in Peru. Estimation 700-900 $

198 Shipibo Earthenware Jar, Peru ‘Shipibo Earthenware Jar’. Ucayali River, Peru, early to mid 20th century, decorated with linear designs in natural polychromatic pigments, measuring 13.5” high x 16” diameter. Purchased in 1975. Shipibos were used for the transport of water or beer. The Shipibo-Conibo are an indigenous people along the Ucayali River in the Amazon rainforest in Peru. Estimation 700-900 $

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199 Pre-Columbian Terracotta Aryballos, Peru ‘Pre-Columbian Urpu or Aryballos’. Peru, terracotta with applied handles, decorated with geometric designs in natural polychromatic pigments, neck repaired, measuring 8” high x 6” wide. They were used for the transport of fermented corn beer, “Chicha”, or other foods. The Pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus’s voyage of 1492. Estimation 300-500 $

200 Pre-Columbian Nazca Terracotta Vase, Peru ‘Pre-Columbian Nazca (Cylinder Vase)’. Peru, terracotta decorated with geometric designs in natural polychromatic pigments, base repaired, measuring 6.75” high x 5” diameter. The Nazca culture was the archaeological culture that flourished from circa 100 BC to 800 AD beside the arid, southern coast of Peru in the river valleys of the Rio Grande de Nazca drainage and the Ica Valley. Estimation 300-500 $

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201 Warrior Tomb Guardian, Mexico ‘Pre-Columbian Jalisco Warrior / Tomb Guardian’. Mexico, terracotta figure fashioned as wearing body armour & holding a mace, losses, heavily restored, measuring 24” h x 11.5” w x 12” d. Estimation 500-700 $

202 Pre-Columbian Chancay Grave Figure, Peru ‘Pre-Columbian Chancay Grave Figure’. Peru, carved wood figure decorated with natural polychromatic pigments, remnants of fabric, losses noted, measuring 27” high x 6.25” wide x 2.75” deep. Purchased in 1968 from Berman’s Antiques, New York City. The Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.) reigned mainly in the valleys of Chancay and Chillon on the middle coast of Peru. Estimation 600-800 $

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203 Pre-Columbian Earthenware Vessels, Peru ‘Two Pre-Columbian Earthenware Vessels’. Peru, consisting of a terracotta cylinder vase decorated with geometric designs in polychromatic natural pigments, minor loss to rim, measuring 4.75” high x 4” diameter, together with an earthenware bowl with a flaring rim, decorated with monochromatic natural pigment, cracked, measuring 3.25” high x 9.25” diameter. The Pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus’s voyage of 1492. Estimation 500-600 $

204 Ceramic House Vessel, Peru ‘Pre-Columbian Style Ceramic House Vessel’. Peru, Moche Culture, mid to late 20th century, the two tiered vessel showing a high priest & attendants within a baluster surround, decorated with geometric designs in monochromatic pigments, losses & restorations, measuring 11.75” high x 6.5” wide x 9” deep. Estimation 500-600 $

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205 Ceramic Spiked Bowl, Mexico ‘Pre-Columbian Ceramic Spiked Bowl’. Mexico, Colima Culture, the swelled body with two tiers of spiked appendages, decorated overall with monochromatic natural pigment, damage to rim, cracks, measuring 3” high x 8.25” diameter. Estimation 400-600 $

206 Tripod Ceramic Bowl, Costa Rica ‘Pre-Columbian Tripod Footed Ceramic Bowl’. Costa Rica, Nicoya Region, the interior surface with traces of glazing, raised on three pierced peg shaped supports containing ceramic balls, minor losses, measuring 3.25” high x 9” diameter. Estimation 300-400 $

207 Wooden Santos, Ecuador ‘Wooden Santos’. Ecuador, late 19th century, carved & reticulated wood body, hand-painted over gesso with stigmata detail, attired in burgundy fabric (distressed), minor losses, surface wear, measuring 19” h x 7” w x 5” d. Estimation 500-700 $

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208 Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessels, Peru ‘Two Pre-Columbian Pottery Vessels’. Peru, Chimu Culture, consisting of a blackware stirrup bottle in the form of a crayfish atop an ovoid body, heavily restored, measuring 9.25” h x 4.75” w x 6.5” d, together with a bridged double-spouted blackware vessel with molded figural motifs, heavily restored, measuring 7.5” h x 7” w x 4.5” d. The Pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus’s voyage of 1492. Estimation 250-350 $

209 Pre-Columbian Drinking Vessel, Peru ‘Pre-Columbian Drinking Vessel’. Peru, carved hardwood wood decorated with incised motifs with traces of natural pigments, measuring 4.75” high x 4” diameter. The Pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus’s voyage of 1492. Estimation 400-600 $

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210 Pre-Columbian Chancay Effigy Figure, Peru ‘Pre-Columbian Effigy Figure’. Peru, Chancay Culture, hardwood with carved facial features & recessed eyes (elements missing), measuring 5” h x 3.25” w. The Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.) reigned mainly in the valleys of Chancay and Chillon on the middle coast of Peru. Estimation 250-350 $

211 Terracotta Tazza & Footed Bowl, Greek ‘Two Pieces of Black Figure Style Ceramics’. Grecian, late 19th / early 20th century, consisting of a terracotta tazza with applied loop handles, decorated with black silhouettes of warriors, measuring 4.5” h x 12” w x 8.75” d, together with a footed terracotta bowl with applied loop handles, decorated with black silhouettes of warriors, measuring 6.25” h x 9.75” wide x 7.75” d. Estimation 400-600 $

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212 Ritualistic Jacket, Philippines ‘Ritualistic Embroidered Jacket’. Naga, Philippines, contemporary, tailored with contrasting stitching and a lined interior, showing hand-applied shells depicting ritualistic motifs of head hunters holding skulls, staining, measuring 27” across the shoulders x 35” long. Purchased in 2016. Estimation 250-350 $

213 Aboriginal Parrying Shields, Australia ‘Two Aboriginal Parrying Shields’. Australian, mid to late 20th century, both of carved hardwood with open handles, one of crescent form painted with linear designs in acrylics, measuring 23.25” long x 3.5” wide, the other of oval form decorated with incised linear motifs, measuring 27” long x 5.75” wide. Estimation 350-450 $

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214 Aboriginal Hardwood Clubs ‘Two Aboriginal Fighting Elements’. A carved hardwood fighting club decorated with incised & indented detail, measuring 16” long, together with a carved hardwood fighting boomerang decorated with natural pigments, measuring 27” long x 13.5” wide. Estimation 400-600 $

215 Aboriginal Hand-Carved Sticks, Australia ‘Aboriginal Clap Stick Instruments’. Australian, mid to late 20th century, a group of 3 handcarved hardwood clap sticks, all of tapering form showing linear motifs with blackened detail, two of similar design measuring 17.5” long & 15” long, the 3rd measuring 16” long. Estimation 200-300 $

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216 Woomera, Australia ‘Two Aboriginal Woomera (spear throwers)’. Australian, early to mid 20th century, consisting of a vintage example from Arnhem Land, having a flattened, hewn hardwood panel affixed to a shell handle & wood spear hook, measuring 27” long x 3” wide, purchased in 1978, Sydney Australia, (see attached tag), together with a later example decorated with traces of natural ochre pigments depicting Mimih spirits, measuring 26.5” long. Estimation 400-600 $

217 Woomera, Australia ‘Two Aboriginal Woomera (spear throwers)’. Australian, mid to late 20th century, consisting of a large hardwood example with a concave hewn body with a spear hook affixed with rattan fibres, measuring 33.5” long x 5” wide, together with a smaller example from Arnhem Land with incised decoration and a spear hook affixed with rattan fibres & natural resin, measuring 24.5” long x 1.75” wide. Estimation 300-400 $

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218 Boomerangs, Australia ‘Three Aboriginal Boomerangs’. Australian, mid to late 20th century consisting of one with hand carved motifs of a lizard & arrows measuring 24.5” wide, one showing relief carved motifs of a kangaroo & emu measuring 18” wide, and one on plain form measuring 16.25” wide. Estimation 350-450 $

219 Boomerangs, Australia ‘Three Aboriginal Boomerangs’. Australian, mid to late 20th century, consisting of one with a hand carved motif of an emu measuring 17.5” wide, one showing repeating semi-circular carved motifs measuring 14.5” wide, and one on plain form measuring 12.75” wide. Estimation 350-450 $

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220 Aboriginal Wand, Australia ‘Aboriginal Ritualistic Bone Pointing Wand’. Australian, early to mid 20th century, the wand in the form of a sharped bone tethered to a braided natural fiber coated with a natural resin, measuring 9.75” long. (These were used in a ritualistic ceremony to curse someone who was found to be guilty of a transgression). Estimation 300-400 $

221 Didgeridoos, Australia ‘Three Aboriginal Didgeridoos’. Australia, late 20th century, all of carved hardwood, two decorated with red, black & white acrylics on natural surface, measuring 44.5” long, and one measuring 37” long, the 3rd decorated with geometric motifs in natural pigments on a blackened surface, measuring 52” long. Estimation 400-500 $

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222 Didgeridoos, Australia ‘Two Aboriginal Didgeridoos’. Australia, late 20th century, both carved hardwood, both decorated with natural pigments on a partially blackened surface, one with geometric motifs measuring 32.5” long, the other decorated with a turtle & fish, measuring 33” long. Estimation 300-400 $

223 Ceremonial Dance Boards, Australia ‘Three Aboriginal Ceremonial Dance Boards’. Central Australia, mid to late 20th century, one of carved softwood with traces of natural pigments, measuring 38” long x 3.5” wide, the 2nd of carved hardwood with incised geometric motifs, measuring 22.75” long x 3” wide, the 3rd of carved hardwood decorated overall with geometric designs painted in acrylics, measuring 15.5” long x 3.25” wide. Estimation 350-450 $

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224 Aboriginal Figural Post, Australia ‘Aboriginal Figural Grave Post’. Australian, Northern Territory, mid to late 20th century, carved hardwood (ironwood) decorated with relief carved features and natural pigments, measuring 39” high. Gallery label attached for Tiwi Designs, noting artists’ name. Estimation 400-500 $

225 Didjeridu By Jack Nawilil, Australia ‘Aboriginal Didjeridu’. Australian, East Arnhem Land, by aboriginal artist Jack Nawilil (1945 - ), hardwood with hand-painted geometric motifs in natural pigments, measuring 81” long x 3” diameter. Maningrida Arts & Culture label attached. Estimation 300-400$

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226 Aboriginal Burial Pole, Australia ‘Aboriginal Burial Pole’. Australian, late 20th century, by Melville Island aboriginal artist Marie Evelyn Puatjimi, carved hardwood decorated with natural pigments, measuring 43” high x 5” diameter. Tiwi Design Studio label attached. Marie Puatjimi was the first woman to paint for Tiwi Designs. Estimation 300-400 $

227 Aboriginal Painted Natural Elements, Australia ‘Aboriginal Painted Natural Pieces’. Australian, mid to late 20th century, a large one decorated with traditional motifs in natural pigments, the interior depicting the image of a turtle, measuring 16” long x 10.5” wide x 7” high, together with a pair decorated with fish motifs & traditional dot painted patterns in natural pigments, largest measuring 4.5” wide x 4” long, both signed & dated 2001. Estimation 300-400 $

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228 Snake Wand, Australia ‘Aboriginal Ritualistic Dance Snake Shaped Wand’. Australian, Arnhem Land, mid to late 20th century, carved hardwood decorated with natural pigments, the dots illustrating waterholes - the wavy lines illustrating pathways, measuring 33.75” long. Estimation 200-300 $

229 Aboriginal Bone Container, Australia ‘Aboriginal Tiwi Bone Container’. Australian, Bathurst Island, mid to late 20th century, made of tiwi bark bound with natural fibres, decorated with traditional geometric burial cloth designs in polychromatic natural pigments, measuring 25” long x 7” diameter. Made by Aboriginal artist Juanita Tipiloura for Tiwi Design Studio (see attached tag). Purchased in 2001, Bathurst Island Art Cooperative. Estimation 300-400 $

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230 Feather Basket, Australia ‘Aboriginal Feather Basket’. Australian, Arnhem Land, mid to late 20th century, made of assorted feathers woven onto a thatched frame, measuring 5” h x 13” dia. Estimation 300-400 $

231 Ceremonial Objects, Australia ‘Group of Aboriginal Ceremonial Objects’. Australian, mid to late 20th century, consisting of a hardwood digging stick tipped with natural resin measuring 20.5” long, together with two hardwood clap sticks decorated with traditional carved motifs, measuring 13” & 15” long. Estimation 200-300 $

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232 Ceremonial Sacred Flute, Papua New Guinea ‘Ceremonial Sacred Flute’. Akuran People, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, bamboo, rattan, natural material, carved stopper, minor losses, length, 38”. Estimation 200-300 $

233 Canoe Shield, Papua New Guinea ‘Canoe Shield’. Papua New Guinea, Fly River, Gogodala People, mid to late 20th century, painted wood, reeds, steel wire, measuring 30” h x 20” w. . Estimation 250-350 $

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234 Lime Container, Papua New Guinea ‘Lime Container’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, early to mid 20th century, bamboo with carved spiritual motifs, measuring 18” long x 2” dia. Estimation 300-400 $

235 Spear Thrower, Papua New Guinea ‘Atlatl (Spear Thrower)’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, carved & stained bamboo, carved softwood hornbill-shaped thumb guide (split), rattan fibres. Length, 34”. Purchased in 1978, New Guinea Arts & Crafts, Australia. Estimation 300-400 $ 123

236 Tourist Trade Items, Papua New Guinea ‘Two Tourist Trade Items’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid 20th century, fighting pick with carved & painted pick-head, bound with rattan fibres to a carved wood shaft, dimensions 31” x 14”, together with a carved hardwood war club, the handle sheathed in stained rattan fibres, dimensions 25” x 6”. Purchased in 1976, Sydney Australia. Estimation 300-400 $

237 Carved Figural Elements, Papua New Guinea ‘Two Carved Figural Elements’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, an ancestral totem with carved masks, measuring 18” long, purchased in Sydney Australia in 2001, together with a dance board decorated with line-carved motifs, terminating at both ends to serpent spirit heads, measuring 31.75”, purchased in Sydney Australia in 1968. Estimation 400-600 $

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238 Adze, Papua New Guinea ‘Adze’. Dani People, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, shaped stone blade affixed to a carved hardwood handle with rattan fibres. Dimensions, 21.5” x 17”. Provenance: purchased from Dr. Denise O’Brien, Yale University in 1963. Estimation 700-900 $

239 Yam Ceremony Elements, Papua New Guinea ‘Three Yam Ceremony Elements’. Kwoma People, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, consisting of a terracotta vessel with incised motifs & natural polychrome pigments, (losses & repairs), measuring 11.75” high x 9” wide x 7” deep, a basket-weave mask decorated with natural pigments, measuring 32” high x 11” wide, together with 2nd basket-weave mask with a fanned headdress decorated with natural polychrome pigments, measuring 31” high x 20” wide. Estimation 250-350 $

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240 Ancestral Figural Elements, Papua New Guinea ‘Three Ancestral Figural Elements’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, a carved hardwood male ancestral figure, measuring 15” high, purchased in 1999 in Melbourne Australia, together with 2 carved softwood ancestral masquettes decorated with natural pigments, minor losses, one measuring 22” high x 5.5” wide, the other measuring 18” high x 5.5” wide, both purchased in 2001 in Sydney Australia. Estimation 300-400 $

241 Finger Drum, Papua New Guinea ‘Finger Drum’. Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, early 20th century, carved hardwood with incised totemic carved motifs, drum skins missing, measuring 11.5” long x 2.5” diameter, purchased in 1986, Sydney Australia. Estimation 250-350 $

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242 Figural Basket Hooks, Papua New Guinea ‘Two Figural Basket Hooks’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, a carved softwood figural hook with natural pigments & synthetic dyed animal fibres & cowrie shells, measuring 36” high x 12” wide, together with a carved hardwood figural hook with natural pigments, measuring 17.5” high x 4” wide, both purchased in 1988, Sydney Australia. Estimation 250-350 $

243 Spirit Shield, Papua New Guinea ‘Spirit Shield’. Gogodala People, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, carved softwood decorated with natural pigments, woven fibres, measuring 43.5” high x 17” wide, purchased in 1988, Sydney Australia. Estimation 400-600 $

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244 Two Carved Masks, Papua New Guinea ‘Two Carved Masks’. Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, a carved softwood spirit mask painted with linear motifs in natural pigments, measuring 22” high x 14” wide, together with an initiation mask of palm bark over a cane frame, decorated with natural pigments & shredded fibres, measuring 19” high x 14” wide x 12” deep, both purchased in 1997, Australia. Estimation 250-350 $

245 Shield, Borneo ‘Shield’. Borneo, Dayak People, mid to late 20th century, carved softwood decorated with handpainted tribal images, reinforced with natural woven fibres, measuring 59” h x 14” w. Estimation 200-300 $

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246 War Club, Fiji ‘War Club’. Fiji, mid to late 20th century, a carved hardwood war club with a petal shaped spur & chevron textured underside, the shaft terminating to a reed-bound grip (frayed) over a rounded pommel, measuring 38” long. Estimation 300-400 $

247 War Shield, Papua New Guinea A large Sepik River, Papua New Guinea hasmut war shield, 53” x 31”. Estimation 400-600 $

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248 Sword & Sheath, Borneo ‘Sword’. Borneo, Dayak People, mid 20th century, the steel blade affixed to a carved hardwood handle bound with woven natural fibres, fitted with a carved softwood sheath bound with natural fibres, measuring 26.5” long. Estimation 250-350 $

249 Food Utensils, Bali ‘Four Food Utensils’. Bali, mid 20th century, consisting of a figural carved hardwood rice paddle measuring 11.75” long x 4” wide, a carved hardwood rice scraper fitted with an iron blade measuring 6” long x 7” wide, a figural carved softwood rice scoop measuring 8.75” long x 3.5” wide, and a Dyak People figural carved hardwood rice paddle, measuring 12” long x 3” wide. Estimation 250-350 $

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250 Carved Village Guardian Dogs, Borneo ‘Two Village Guardian Dogs’. Borneo, Dayak People, mid to late 20th century, carved hardwood in the form of male & female guardian spirit dogs – the female shown holding its young, both measuring 31” high. Estimation 300-400 $

251 Straw Skirt, Oceania ‘Aboriginal Straw Skirt’. Oceania, mid to late 20th century, constructed of a series of straw sections terminating to fibrous elements, affixed to a braided waist cord, measuring 26” wide x 14.5” long. Estimation 200-300 $

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252 Maori Pendants, New Zealand ‘Three Maori Bone Tiki Pendants’. New Zealand, mid to late 20th century, consisting of a Hei Tiki inset with natural material eyes measuring 2” long, one in the form of a fishhook measuring 2.25” long, and one of nautilus form measuring 1.75” diameter, all on braided string tethers. Estimation 200-300 $

253 Lime Container, Papua New Guinea ‘Ceremonial Lime Container’. Trobriand Islands, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, made from a hollowed gourd, the neck decorated with braided natural fibres & fitted with a carved softwood stopper decorated with beads & shell fragments, measuring 8” high x 5” diameter. Purchased in Sydney Australia, 1978. Estimation 300-400 $

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254 Forks, Fiji ‘Two Tourist Trade Cannibal Forks’. Fiji, mid to late 20th century, both of hardwood carved with four prongs, one with a woven reed handle (losses), measuring 12.5” long, the 2nd having a handle decorated with carved motifs, measuring 19.75”. Estimation 200-300 $

254A Cannibal Fork, Fiji Cannibal Fork. Fiji, mid to late 20th century, of carved hardwood with a fluted knop and carved shaft terminating to four shaped prongs, measuring 14”. Photos to follow. Estimation 100-200 $

255 Carved Mask, Borneo ‘Hudong Mask’. Borneo, Dayak People, mid 20th century, carved softwood mask with vertical pendants (one with loss) secured with natural fibres, decorated with natural pigments, measuring 19” high x 18” wide x 13” deep. Purchased at Lawson’s Auctions, Albion, Queensland Australia. Estimation 250-350 $

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256 Ritualistic Sticks, Polynesia ‘Two Ritualistic Style Items’. Polynesia, mid to late 20th century, consisting of a bamboo lineage stick decorated with triangular motifs in natural pigment, measuring 18.5” long, together with a hardwood dagger carved with Tiki motifs, measuring 24” long. Estimation 200-300 $

257 Two Carved Wall Hangings ‘Two Carved Wall Hangings’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, a carved & pierced softwood storyboard plaque illustrating tribal life accented with natural pigments, measuring 24.5” high x 35” wide, together with a relief-carved hardwood lineage board, measuring 27” high x 12” wide, both purchased in 1993, Australia. Estimation 250-350 $

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258 Two Carved Masks, Papua New Guinea ‘Two Carved Masks’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, a carved softwood mask decorated with painted natural pigments, baked clay, shells & shredded fibres, measuring 40” high x 12” wide, together with a carved hardwood Palembai mask decorated with painted natural pigments & shells, repairs & losses noted, measuring 37.5” high x 7” wide. Estimation 300-400 $

259 Carved Figural Elements, Papua New Guinea ‘Four Carved Figural Elements’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, consisting of 2 carved masquettes – one of carved softwood with natural pigment, measuring 9” high x 3 “wide, the 2nd of carved hardwood with natural pigment, measuring 7.75” high x 2.75” wide, together with a carved hardwood male ancestral figure, losses noted, measuring 9” high x 3” wide, and a river-cup fashioned from coconut shell lashed to a hardwood carved ancestral figure handle, measuring 11” long x 5” diameter. Estimation 300-400 $

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260 Carved Spiritual Elements, Papua New Guinea ‘Three Carved Spiritual Elements’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, a carved hardwood female ancestral / fertility figure, decorated with polychrome natural pigments, shells & fibers, (splits & losses), measuring 22” high, together with a relief carved female fertility figure – possibly the lid to a treasure box, decorated with shells & natural pigment, measuring 19.5” high x 10” wide, and a relief carved softwood Gope board, decorated with natural pigment, measuring 47” high x 11.5” wide. Estimation 250-350 $

261 Spirit Mask, Papua New Guinea ‘Spirit Mask’. Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, a carved hardwood mask decorated with incised spiritual motifs, shells & natural pigment, measuring 16” high x 6.5” wide. Estimation 200-300 $

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262 Two Spirit Bark Masks, Papua New Guinea ‘Two Spirit Bark Masks’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, a panelled bark gable mask lashed with woven fibres to cane stays, decorated with natural pigments & raffia, measuring 22” high x 15” wide, together with another bark mask lashed to a cane frame, decorated with natural pigments & feathers, intended to keep women & children away from the men’s common house, measuring 38” high x 17” wide. Estimation 250-350 $

263 Mistress of the Sea, Papua New Guinea ‘Mistress of the Sea, House Lintel’. Papua New Guinea, carved softwood depicting the female sea spirit flanked by dolphins (her servants), decorated with natural pigment & shell, measuring 72” wide x 7.75” high. Purchased in 1980, Sydney Australia. Estimation 300-400 $

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264 Shield & Spear, Borneo ‘Two Pieces of Weaponry’. Borneo, mid to late 20th century, consisting of a Dyak People carved softwood shield decorated with protective spirit designs in natural pigments measuring 53” high x 11.5” wide, together with a carved hardwood Australian aboriginal spear decorated with geometric designs in natural pigments, measuring 55” long. Estimation 300-400 $

265 Carved Wood Spirit Elements, Papua New Guinea ‘Two Carved Wood Spirit Elements’. Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, consisting of a carved softwood burial pole from Irian Jaya, decorated with natural pigments and woven fibres, measuring 34’ long x 3.5” wide, together with a Trobriand relief carved softwood house lintel decorated with natural pigments, measuring 36” wide x 3.75” high. Estimation 200-300 $

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266 Ancestral Shield, Papua New Guinea ‘Ancestral Shield’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, carved softwood decorated with natural pigments & raffia, measuring 74.5” high x 12” wide. Estimation 300-400 $

267 Malangan Burial Spirit Figure, Papua New Guinea ‘Malangan Burial Spirit Figure’. Papua New Guinea, New Ireland, late 20th century, carved softwood decorated with natural pigments, natural fibres replicating hair, measuring 53” high x 21” wide x 12” deep. (Malangan is a ritual for honouring the dead). Estimation 300-400 $

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268 Throwing Spears, Papua New Guinea ‘Throwing Spears’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, early to mid 20th century, cane shafts with fire hardened hardwood spear tips bound with rattan & natural resin, one measuring 70” long, the 2nd measuring 74” long. Estimation 300-400 $

269 Male Fertility Figure, Papua New Guinea ‘Male Fertility Figure’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, carved hardwood figure, fronting a carved panel, measuring 30” high x 7” wide. Estimation 300-400 $

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270 Male Fertility Figure, Borneo ‘Male Fertility Figure’. Borneo, Dyak People, mid to late 20th century, carved hardwood crouching figure, splits, minor losses, measuring 21” high x 6” wide x 4” deep. Estimation 200-300 $

271 Garamut Drum Beater, Papua New Guinea ‘Garamut Drum Beater’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century carved hardwood incised with traditional motifs, measuring 25” long. Estimation 200-300 $

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272 Chambri Basket Hook, Papua New Guinea ‘Chambri Basket Hook’. Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, mid to late 20th century, figural carved hardwood with incised motifs, decorated with natural pigments & cowrie shells, measuring 29” high x 11.5” wide. Estimation 300-400 $

273 Aboriginal Trays, Australia ‘Three Aboriginal Coolamons (Cradles / Trays). Australian, mid to late 20th century, carved softwood decorated with geometric designs - one illustrating footprints from a walkabout, measuring 25” long x 8.25” deep, one measuring 24” long x 6.5” deep, and one decorated with geometric acrylic motifs, measuring 29.5” long x 11” deep. Estimation 250-350 $

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274 Terracotta Head Fragment, Java ‘Majapahit Style Head Fragment’. Java, terracotta head fragment of a woman wearing a headdress, measuring 4.75” high. Estimation 200-300 $

275 Figural Canoe Prow, Solomon Islands ‘Nguzenguzu Figural Canoe Prow’. Solomon Islands, mid to late 20th century, carved wood spirit figure shown holding an albatross, inset with natural material panels, measuring 12.5” h x 5.5” w x 8” d. Estimation 200-300 $

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276 Terracotta Colima Dog, Peru ‘Pre-Columbian Style Colima Dog’. Peru, mid 20th century, terracotta Techichi dog vessel, measuring 9.5” high x 10.75” long x 6.25” wide. Estimation 300-500 $

277 Pre-Columbian Carved Figure & Stick, Peru ‘Two Pre-Columbian Style Wood Elements’. Peru, a Chimu style carved totemic figure, measuring 11.75” high, together with a figural carved digging stick, acquired in 1963, measuring 13.25” long. The Pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus’s voyage of 1492. Estimation 200-300 $

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278 Pre-Columbian Black Effigy Bottle, Peru ‘Pre-Columbian Black Ware Effigy Bottle’. Peru, Chimu Culture, globular body with an applied loop handle & figural finial, cracks, losses & repairs, measuring 11.5” high x 7.25” w x 8.25” deep. The Pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus’s voyage of 1492. Estimation 200-300 $

279 Pre-Columbian Style Chancay Wood Fragments, Peru ‘Two Pre-Columbian Style Chancay Wood Fragments’. Peru, two carved wood fragments of a paddle, one section carved with two priests wearing head-dresses, measuring 9.25” high x 3.25” wide, the 2nd section consisting of a shaft with a flattened panel carved with flesh eating birds, measuring 21.5” long x 5” wide, both decorated with polychromatic pigments. Purchased in 1968 from Berman’s Antiques, New York City. Estimation 350-550 $

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280 Weaving Needles, Peru, Late 19th Century ‘A Group of Early Weaving Needles’. Peru, late 19th century, consisting of 25 tapered wood needles decorated with natural pigments, measuring approximately 9” to 12” long. Estimation 100-200 $

281 Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments, Peru ‘Three Pre-Columbian Burial Textile Fragments’. Peru, Chancay Culture. Purchased in 1963, Lima Peru. The Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.) reigned mainly in the valleys of Chancay and Chillon on the middle coast of Peru - know for their textiles, many thousands of Chancay textiles are preserved in museums around the world, attesting to their prolific artistic output. (Source, textilemuseum.ca) Estimation 200-300 $

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282 Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments, Peru ‘Three Pre-Columbian Burial Textile Fragments’. Peru, Chancay Culture. Purchased in 1963, Lima Peru. The Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.) reigned mainly in the valleys of Chancay and Chillon on the middle coast of Peru - know for their textiles, many thousands of Chancay textiles are preserved in museums around the world, attesting to their prolific artistic output. (Source, textilemuseum.ca) Estimation 200-300 $

283 Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments, Peru ‘Three Pre-Columbian Burial Textile Fragments’. Peru, Chancay Culture. Purchased in 1963, Lima Peru. The Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.) reigned mainly in the valleys of Chancay and Chillon on the middle coast of Peru - know for their textiles, many thousands of Chancay textiles are preserved in museums around the world, attesting to their prolific artistic output. (Source, textilemuseum.ca) Estimation 200-300 $

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284 Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments, Peru ‘Three Pre-Columbian Burial Textile Fragments’. Peru, Chancay Culture. Purchased in 1963, Lima Peru. The Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.) reigned mainly in the valleys of Chancay and Chillon on the middle coast of Peru - know for their textiles, many thousands of Chancay textiles are preserved in museums around the world, attesting to their prolific artistic output. (Source, textilemuseum.ca) Estimation 200-300 $

285 Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments, Peru ‘Three Pre-Columbian Burial Textile Fragments’. Peru, Chancay Culture. Purchased in 1963, Lima Peru. The Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.) reigned mainly in the valleys of Chancay and Chillon on the middle coast of Peru - know for their textiles, many thousands of Chancay textiles are preserved in museums around the world, attesting to their prolific artistic output. (Source, textilemuseum.ca) Estimation 200-300 $

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286 Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments, Peru ‘Two Pre-Columbian Burial Textile Fragments’. Peru, Chancay Culture. Purchased in 1963, Lima Peru. The Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.) reigned mainly in the valleys of Chancay and Chillon on the middle coast of Peru - know for their textiles, many thousands of Chancay textiles are preserved in museums around the world, attesting to their prolific artistic output. (Source, textilemuseum.ca) Estimation 150-250 $

287 Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments, Peru ‘Two Pre-Columbian Burial Textile Fragments’. Peru, Chancay Culture. Purchased in 1963, Lima Peru. The Chancay culture (1200-1450 A.D.) reigned mainly in the valleys of Chancay and Chillon on the middle coast of Peru - know for their textiles, many thousands of Chancay textiles are preserved in museums around the world, attesting to their prolific artistic output. (Source, textilemuseum.ca) Estimation 150-250 $

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288 Pre-Columbian Ceramic Elements, Peru ‘Two Pre-Columbian Ceramic Elements’. Peru, consisting of a ribbed cylindrical earthenware vessel raised on three paneled feet measuring 7” high x 4” diameter, together with a shallow terracotta dish decorated with flowers & 8 bees in natural pigments, measuring .75” h x 6.5” dia. The Pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus’s voyage of 1492. Estimation 200-300 $

289 Pre-Columbian Hair Pins, Arrow Heads & Others ‘Group of Pre-Columbian Inca Elements’. Ancient Peru, consisting of a bronze hair pin and tupu (with crescent), 4 ceramic textile spindle whorls, and 2 arrowheads, largest (crescent shaped hair pin) measuring 4.75” long. The Pre-Columbian era spans from the original settlement of North and South America in the Upper Paleolithic period through European colonization, which began with Christopher Columbus’s voyage of 1492. Estimation 100-200 $

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290 Funeral Masks, Africa ‘Two Funeral Masks’. Africa, mid to late 20th century, an early a Kuba People elephant funeral mask, made of hide affixed to a caned frame, decorated with glass beads, cowrie shells & raffia, measuring 13” high, together with a Dan People funeral mask of carved hardwood decorated with fabric, natural pigments & cowrie shells, measuring 14” high. Estimation 400-600 $

291 Initiation Masks, Africa ‘Two Initiation Masks’. Africa, mid to late 20th century, one of synthetic & natural fibres on a caned frame, decorated with paint & raffia, measuring 10” high x 18” long, together with another mask of natural fibres on a caned frame, decorated with natural pigments & raffia, measuring 7” high x 22” long. Estimation 300-400 $

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292 Nubian House Idols, Egypt ‘Three Nubian House Idols’. Egypt, early 20th century, humanistic figures fashioned from cloth over woven panels, decorated with glass beads, feathers & cowrie shells, all measuring approximately 29” high, two measuring 14” wide, and one measuring 6” wide, all with minor losses & wear as observed. Estimation 300-500 $

293 Bamana N’Tomo Mask, Africa ‘Bamana N’tomo Mask’. Africa, Liberia, mid to late 20th century, carved softwood illustrating a gazelle head fronting 7 horns decorated with natural material & pigments & cloth, losses, measuring 27.5” high x 7” deep x 9” wide. Purchased in 1980, New York City. Estimation 300-400 $

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293A Ritual Vessel, West Africa Ritual Vessel, Aduno Koro (Ark of the World). West Africa, Dogon People, late 19th / early 20th century, these carved trough-like wooden vessels are found in the house of the family elder (ginna) and is used to hold the raw & cooked meat of sheep and/or goats that are sacrificed at a family altar at the annual ritual known as goru, celebrated during the winter solstice. Typically carved with a horse head and tail, these containers are said to represent a mythic ark sent by the creator Amma and guided by the primordial being Nommo. The animal form is explained by the fact that Nommo, upon his arrival on Earth, first transformed into a horse and pulled the ark along behind him. The eight figures carved in relief along the sides of the ark represent the eight original ancestors of humankind that were carried in the ark along with the essentials needed for life on Earth. Similar ritual vessels can take a more representational horse-like form, with four legs and are sometimes fitted with a lid. The body of the ark is naturalistic yet still stylized with the realistic treatment of the tail. Dimensions, 7” h x 47.5” w x 13” d. Provenance: Private Collection Ottawa. Photos to follow. Estimation 2,000-3,000 $ 153

294 Spirit Mask, Africa ‘Bush Spirit Mask’. Africa, Liberia, Ngere People, mid to late 20th century, carved softwood with anthropomorphic features, decorated with natural pigments, cloth & metal, measuring 14” high x 11” wide x 6” deep. Estimation 400-500 $

295 Hunter Spirit Mask, Africa ‘Night Hunter Spirit Mask’. Africa, Liberia, Dan People, mid to late 20th century, carved softwood decorated with braided jute & natural pigment, measuring 20” high x 9” wide x 5” deep. Estimation 400-500 $

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296 Snuff Bottles, Africa ‘Two Hardwood Snuff Bottles’. Africa, Shona People, late 19th / early 20th century, both decorated with incised linear motifs, one fitted with a lion’s hair bristle stopper, measuring 3.5” high, the 2nd of ovoid form with a reed decorated neck (stopper missing) measuring 7” high. Gifted by Hilda Teather, South African nurse during WW2. Estimation 300-400 $

297 Scabbard & Tribal Knife, Africa ‘Two Elements’. Africa, early to mid 20th century consisting of a scabbard constructed of natural material bound by woven fibers over wooden panels, measuring 13” long x 5.5” wide, together with a wooden handled Sudanese tribal knife, measuring 12.75” long. Estimation 250-350 $

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298 Musical Instruments, Africa ‘Three Musical Instruments’. African, early to mid 20th century, a hardwood carved string instrument with natural material resonator & animal shaped carved headstock, losses & damage, measuring 21.75” long x 3”, a Nigerian samba \ tamalin drum measuring 9.25” high x 9.75” wide, and a Madagascar Shereke rattle / rain gourd, decorated with natural pigments & cowrie shells, measuring 17.5” long, purchased in 1963. Estimation 500-600 $

299 Maasai Milk Gourd, Africa ‘Maasai Milk Gourd’. African, mid to late 20th century, hollowed gourd fitted with a tethered top, decorated with traditional designs in monochromatic natural pigments, fastened to a beaded carrying strap (detached), measuring 32.5” long. Estimation 300-500 $

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300 Hand-Carved Wooden Bowl, Africa ‘Wooden Bowl’. African, Baule People, West Africa, early 20th century, hand-carved softwood with a flattened rim decorated with traditional incised motifs & natural pigments, splits, early repair, measuring 6” high x 14.75” diameter. Estimation 400-600 $

301 Thorn Wheel Trap, Africa ‘Lango Thorn Wheel Trap’. African, Northern Uganda, mid to late 20th century, thorns bound with woven natural fibres to a circular reeded form, measuring 6” diameter. Estimation 200-300 $

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302 String Instrument, Borneo ‘Sape’. Borneo, Dayak People, mid to late 20th century, traditional hollow-body string instrument, carved hardwood decorated with spirit motifs & bone roundels, transformation carved headstock with turquoise glass beads, keys missing, measuring 40” long. Purchased in 1986, Taman Mini Cultural Centre, Indonesia. Estimation 200-300 $

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BILINGUAL PRIDHAM’S TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE RÈGLEMENTS & CONDITIONS DE VENTE BILINGUES PRIDHAM’S 1. The term “Auctioneer” means Pridham’s Auctions & Appraisals (“Pridham’s “). | Le terme “Encanteur” signifie Pridham’s Auctions & Appraisals (“Pridham’s”). 2. Each lot is sold “AS IS” and “WHERE IS”. | Chaque item est vendu “TEL QUEL” et “OÙ IL EST”. 3. The descriptions are provided to help move along the process on auction day. No warranty regarding the descriptions, age or condition is made or implied. Additionally, under the Conditions of Sale applicable to the sale of any lot, buyers must satisfy themselves as to each and every aspect of the quality of the lot, including and without limitation, its authorship, attribution, condition, provenance, authenticity, age, suitability and origin. Lots are sold on an ‘as is’ basis, but the actual condition of the lot may not be as good as indicated by its outward appearance. In particular parts may have been replaced or renewed and lots may not be authentic or of satisfactory quality. Any statement in relation to a lot is merely an expression of opinion and should not be relied upon as an inducement to bid on the lot. Please contact us for a condition report. 1-877-533-5877 or info@pridhams.ca. Safe previews are available. | Les descriptions sont inclues pour faciliter le processus le jour de la vente. Aucune garantie en ce qui concerne les descriptions, l’âge et condition est offerte ou implicite. En outre, conformément aux conditions de vente applicables à la vente de tout lot, les soumissionnaires doivent s’assurer de chaque aspect de la qualité du lot, y compris et sans limitation, son auteur/e, son attribution, sa condition, sa provenance, son authenticité et origine. Les lots sont vendus “tels quels”, mais la condition réelle du lot peut ne pas être aussi bonne que celle indiquée par son apparence extérieure. En particulier, des pièces peuvent avoir été remplacées ou restaurées, et les lots peuvent ne pas être authentiques ou de qualité satisfaisante. Toute déclaration relative à un lot est simplement une expression d’opinion et ne devrait pas être invoquée comme une incitation à soumissionner sur le lot. S.V.P. contactez-nous pour un rapport de condition. 1-877-533-5877 ou info@pridhams.ca. Des expositions sécuritaires sont disponibles. 4. The Auctioneer does its very best to point out condition issues. You have to examine each piece carefully; sales will not be set aside on grounds of condition, or of real or imagined misdescription. The condition reports are not prepared by a professional conservator or engineer. | Pridham’s fait de son mieux pour vous informer de la condition d’un objet. Vous devez examiner chaque item soigneusement; les ventes ne seront pas mises de côté pour des raisons de condition, ou de descriptions erronées réelles ou imaginaires. Nos rapports de condition ne sont pas préparés par un conservateur professionnel ou un ingénieur. 5. The Auctioneer may accept and submit absentee, telephone and online bids, to be executed by an employee of the Auctioneer, pursuant to the instructions of prospective purchasers not in attendance at the sale. | Pridham’s peut accepter et soumettre des offres par absence, par téléphone ou en ligne, devant être exécutées par un employé de Pridham’s, conformément aux instructions des acheteurs éventuels qui ne peuvent pas être présents. 6. Registration: all bidders are required to submit full name, address, and a telephone number (sometimes a credit card number). Information is used pursuant to the “Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act”. | Enregistrement: tous les soumissionnaires sont tenus de donner leur nom, adresse et un numéro de téléphone (et quelque fois, une carte de crédit). L’information est utilisée selon la “Loi canadienne sur la protection des renseignements personnels et les documents électroniques”. 7. There are applicable taxes except for out-of-country buyers who require shipping their purchases. | Il y a des taxes applicables sauf pour les soumissionnaires hors-Canada qui doivent faire livrer leur marchandise. 8. Unless exempted by law, the buyer must pay applicable taxes on the total purchase price. The buyer’s premium is added before the applicable taxes. Pridham’s does not divide a buyer’s invoice between two or more people on auction day. | À moins d’être exemptés, les soumissionnaires doivent payer les taxes appropriées sur le montant total. La prime de l’acheteur est ajoutée avant les taxes applicables. Pridham’s ne divise pas une facture entre 2 ou plusieurs personnes le jour de la vente. 9. Unless exempted by law, the buyer is required to pay HST on the total purchase price including the buyer’s premium. 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Without limitation, any bid which is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance over the previous bid may not be recognized. | Pridham’s a le droit de refuser toute offre et d’avancer l’appel d’offres à son entière discrétion. Il se réserve le droit de ne pas accepter et de refuser toute offre. Sans limitation, toute offre qui n’est pas proportionnelle à la valeur de l’article offert ou qui est simplement une avance nominale ou fractionnaire par rapport à l’offre précédente ne peut être reconnue. 13. When the Auctioneer says “SOLD” it is a contractual agreement between the Auctioneer and the buyer. All auctions are also audiorecorded. | Lorsque l’Encanteur dit “VENDU” cela est tout comme un contrat entre l’acheteur et l’Encanteur. Les encans sont aussi enregistrés par audio. 14. The highest bidder accepted by the Auctioneer for any lot shall be the buyer and such buyer shall forthwith assume full risk and responsibility for the lot and must comply with such other Conditions of Sale as may be applicable. If any dispute should arise between bidders, the Auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion to designate the buyer or, at his option, to withdraw any disputed lot from the sale, or to re-offer it at the same or a subsequent sale. The Auctioneer’s decision in all cases is final. | Le soumissionnaire le plus offrant accepté par Pridham’s pour tout lot sera l’acheteur, et cet acheteur assumera sans délai tous les risques et responsabilités du lot et devra se conformer aux autres Conditions de vente applicables. En cas de litige entre deux soumissionnaires, Pridham’s aura la discrétion absolue de désigner l’acheteur ou, à son gré, de retirer tout lot contesté de la vente ou de la proposer à la même vente ou à une autre vente ultérieure. La décision de l’Encanteur dans tous les cas est définitive. 15. The buyer shall pay an item in full and to the satisfaction of the Auctioneer; failing to do so may result in the cancellation of the sale, with or without re-offering the item for sale. | L’acheteur doit payer un item au complet et à la satisfaction de Pridham’s, à défaut de quoi, Pridham’s peut annuler la vente, avec ou sans offrir de nouveau l’article à vendre. 16. Payments have to be made in full by Visa, MasterCard (over the telephone) or e-transfer within 5 days after receiving their final invoice from Pridham’s (or Live Auctioneers). | Les paiements doivent être faits par Visa, MasterCard (par téléphone) ou e-Interac, 5 jours après avoir reçu une facture finale Pridham’s (ou Live Auctioneers). 17. Pridham’s is not responsible for any damages or injuries under any circumstances. | Pridham’s n’est pas responsable pour aucun dommage ou blessure et ce, en aucun cas. 18. If you are not able to pick-up your purchase at 2615 Lancaster Road, Ottawa, Pridham’s can deliver (smalls only, for free) your unpacked paid purchases, at the buyer’s risk to UPS. Pridham’s will share your information, not your credit card number, with UPS. Once your purchase is with UPS, you will liaise directly with them for packing, insuring, shipping, and payment. Please take note that UPS charges are commensurate with the amount of packing required, size, weight, destination, etc and NOT with the hammer price. Please ask for a shipping quote before the auction, if you are concerned, not after you buy an item. Sales will not be cancelled if shipping is too expensive. For larger items (ex. furniture), please call us (1-877-533-5877) to discuss a pick-up schedule (within 5 business days) or carrier shipping. A list of suggested shippers is available. 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20. The Auctioneer acts solely as agent for the seller and makes no representation as to any attribute of, title to, or restriction affecting the articles in the sale. Without limitation, the buyer understands that any item bought may be affected by the provisions of the Cultural Property Export Act. | L’Encanteur est un agent seulement pour le client et ne fait aucunes représentations en ce qui concerne l’attribution, le titre ou restriction affectant les articles dans une vente. Sans limitations, l’acheteur comprend que les items achetés peuvent être affectés par des provisions culturelles et d’exportation. 21. DISCLAIMER: Ivory, tortoise shell and other “animal” items are restricted from export out of Canada due to protection under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Pridham’s will not provide shipping or CITES application services. The successful buyer has to pick-up the item in person. Shall the buyer decide to take the item across a border after picking it up, the buyer takes full responsibility for obtaining proper exporting and importing documents from both countries: EXPORT IS AT THE BUYER’S RISK. Pridham’s supports the protection of our fauna and flora. | AVERTISSEMENT: L’ivoire, la coquille de tortue et d’autres objets de source animale ont un interdit d’exportation à l’extérieur du Canada en raison de la protection prévue par la Convention sur le commerce international des espèces de faune et de flore sauvages menacées d’extinction (CITES). Pridham’s n’offre pas de service d’expédition ni de service d’application pour CITES. L’acheteur doit ramasser l’article en personne. Si l’acheteur décide de croiser une frontière après avoir ramassé l’article, il ou elle assume pleine responsabilité d’obtenir les documents appropriés d’exportation et d’importation des deux pays. L’EXPORTATION EST AU RISQUE DE L’ACHETEUR. Pridham’s supporte la protection de notre faune et flore. Please do not hesitate to contact Pridham’s if you have questions, thank you. S.V.P. n’hésitez pas à contacter Pridham’s si vous avez des questions, merci. Toll Free / Sans Frais: 1-877-533-5877 www.pridhams.ca info@pridhams.ca

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