Collection: Warnock

Item Number: WC8906014

Category: Figure - Argillite and Bone Figure

Region: Northwest Coast

Tribe: Haida

Period: 1850-1875

Materials: Argillite; bone; wood

Description: Carved figure of a sea captain made of argillite with a carved bone face. Figure made in three sections; a base which includes the feet; the body; and the head. Figure clad in clothing of a European ship's captain.

Dimensions: Height 18.75 inches 47.5 cm.

Provenance:

Alexander Gallery
Epic Fine Arts Co./Masco Corp.

References:

cf. Conn, Richard, Native American Art in the Denver Art Museum, Denver Art Museum, Denver, 1979, pp 317, Fig. 446
Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, Sotheby's, New York, Sale 5858, Lot 139, May 22, 1989

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