12-02-201712-02-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3043BBoston
December 2, 2017 10:00 AMCalender
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Large Polychrome Carved Wood Totem Pole

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Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 3043BLocation: BostonDate / Time: December 02, 2017 10:00AM

Description:

Large Polychrome Carved Wood Totem Pole, attributed to Northwest Coast carver Joe Capilano (1850-1910),with animal and avian totems, the wings attached separately, ht. 115 in.

Provenance: Purchased by Jack Stearman, Vancouver from Chief Joe Capilano prior to 1918; Miller collection, Miller's Landing, Bowen Island, from 1918 to 1987.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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