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Artworks
CLYDE ROBINSON (1939-) TSIMSHIAN/HAISLA
Seated Beaver, c. 1970swood, approx. 10.75 x 3.75 x 4.25 in (27.3 x 9.5 x 10.8 cm)
inscribed with artist's initials, "C / R";
with affixed typeset sticker, in black ink: " CERTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIAN / AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT CANADA / AUTHENTIC CANADIAN / INDIAN / FINE CRAFT / MADE IN CANADA";
inscribed to affixed sticker in ink [?] in an unknown hand, "Sold [Pd?]".
LOT 60
ESTIMATE: $600 — $900
PRICE REALIZED: $480.00Further images
A well-carved, single figure model pole featuring a beaver by Tsimshian/Haisla carver Clyde Robinson. Beaver is a crest of the Laxsgiik in Tsimshian culture and one of the four primary...A well-carved, single figure model pole featuring a beaver by Tsimshian/Haisla carver Clyde Robinson. Beaver is a crest of the Laxsgiik in Tsimshian culture and one of the four primary crests of the Haisla people. The pole is unpainted and likely dates to the 1970s, based on the Department of Indian and Northern Development authenticity sticker affixed to the back. The carving style shows a strong affinity to other Haisla makers such as Sam Robinson (b. 1934) and Henry Robertson (1934-2016) and has a very pleasing depth to the carved forms, especially around the arms, legs, and tail. There is a note attached on the bottom of the base that identifies the maker as Clyde Robinson and that the pole was purchased from the “Beaver Post.” Signed with engraved initials “CR” on verso.
Christopher W. Smith
Provenance
Private Collection, Victoria, B.C..
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