**Originally Listed At $400**

Mel Good Jr. (Salish, b. 20th century). "Turtle" wood and abalone shell, n.d. Signed with title on verso. A graceful wooden plaque of a turtle, hand-carved by Mel Good Jr. of the Snuneymuxw Nation. The stylized animal is carved from cedar and enveloped in a lustrous, dark finish that brings out the deep shadows of its abstract designs. Seventeen circular inlays of abalone shell additionally adorn the piece; their pearly white appearance beautifully contrasting the dark espresso hue of the wood. Size: 13.25" W x 7.5" H (33.7 cm x 19 cm)

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, acquired in 1981; ex-Leon Lafortune collection

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#180175

Signed with title on verso; also has an email address lightly inscribed on verso. Some minor nicks, but otherwise, intact and in overall excellent condition. Suspension hook on verso for display.