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1950s Haida Wood Panel of Watchman Guardian Figure

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RAYMOND STEVENS, FIRST NATIONS, Split Eagle Bracelet, 1978: Lot 86 RAYMOND STEVENS (1953-1981) HAIDA / NISGA'A Split Eagle Bracelet, 1978 engraved testing 22kt gold, 2.5 x 2 x 0.375 in (6.3 x 5.1 x 1 cm), 16 grams signed and dated, "R. Stevens 1978"; with vari

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1950s Haida Wood Panel of Watchman Guardian Figure

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Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast United States or Canada, Haida culture, ca. 1956 CE. A carved cedar wood panel of a Watchman, a supernatural guardian spirit that would alert the chief or village of impending danger - often 3 or more were grouped together to watch from all directions. Both real people and the symbolic figures crouching on the top of totem poles, were stationed around the village to warn of attacks. They were often carved wearing conical hats that symbolized the rank or status of the chief they protected. The verso is signed by an unknown artist: "J. Hunt / 56" and has a description label. Size: 11.5" L x 3.75" W (29.2 cm x 9.5 cm)

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000; ex-Leon LaFortune estate, Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Condition

A few minor nicks to wood and pigments, otherwise intact and great vintage condition. Label on verso and artist signature.

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1950s Haida Wood Panel of Watchman Guardian Figure

Name: 1950s Haida Wood Panel of Watchman Guardian Figure
SKU: 159115621
Price: 1200 USD
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