Charles Harper (b. 20th century, Kwakiutl/Kwakwaka'wakw)
A carved wood salmon plaque, late 20th century; Pacific Northwest Coast
Signed and inscribed in pen verso: Kwakiutl / Salmon / Charles Harper
A flat wall plaque with elaborate carved relief details of a stylized salmon
8.5" H x 23" W x 1" D
Provenance: Collection of Lura Gard Newhouse
Palm Springs Art Museum, acquired as gift from the above

Overall good condition with scattered light scratches, scuffs, nicks, indentations, and wear commensurate with age and use. A deep nick to wood above the eye 1" L, and a second small nick just above at the edge. A small nick to the top of one fin. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.