19th Century
19th Century Northern Northwest Coast Bentwood Box
bent cedar wood, operculum shells, black and red pigments, circa 1820 - 1830
26 x 19 x 16 1/2 in, 66 x 48.3 x 41.9 cm
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000 CAD
Sold for: $11,875
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PROVENANCE
Collection of John Livingston
Pegasus Gallery, Saltspring
Hambleton Galleries, Kelowna
Acquired from the above by Dr. Luigi Rossi, 2010
Estate of Dr. Luigi Rossi
EXHIBITED
Kelowna Art Gallery, The Rossi Collection: A Circle of Friends, November 10, 2018 – January 20, 2019
This bentwood box is likely of either Haida, Tsimshian or Tlingit origin. Made in the traditional style, a single piece of straight-grained red or yellow cedar is steamed until made pliable, then symmetrically bent and the two ends fastened with pegs . These boxes served as storage receptacles for food, regalia, tools and clothing. They were also used for cooking as well as serving food, as musical instruments, and lastly, as burial coffins. The circa 1820-1830 date was provided by Master Carver John Livingston.
For the biography on Dr. Luigi Rossi in PDF format, please click here.
Please note: the work comes with a glass top.
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