Tall Musqueam Wood Chief's Totem Edward Guerin
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Edward Guerin (First Nations / Canadian, Musqueam, 20th century). Chief's Totem. Carved wooden sculpture, n.d. Signature and culture on underside of base. A lovely wooden totem pole hand-carved by Musqueam artist Edward Guerin and featuring a raven perched atop the head of chief, all supported by a rectangular base with the head and front paws of a bear protruding from the bottom. Size: 5.1" L x 4.5" W x 13.8" H (13 cm x 11.4 cm x 35.1 cm)
Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California, USA, before 2000; ex-Leon Lafortune estate, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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#180343
Edward Guerin (First Nations / Canadian, Musqueam, 20th century). Chief's Totem. Carved wooden sculpture, n.d. Signature and culture on underside of base. A lovely wooden totem pole hand-carved by Musqueam artist Edward Guerin and featuring a raven perched atop the head of chief, all supported by a rectangular base with the head and front paws of a bear protruding from the bottom. Size: 5.1" L x 4.5" W x 13.8" H (13 cm x 11.4 cm x 35.1 cm)
Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California, USA, before 2000; ex-Leon Lafortune estate, Vancouver, BC, Canada
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#180343
Condition
Signature and culture on underside of base. Nicks, chips, and abrasions to surface, as well as some minor scratches and old markings, all as shown. Otherwise, intact and very nice with rich patina. "700-453-111" carved into verso.
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Tall Musqueam Wood Chief's Totem Edward Guerin
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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