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UNIDENTIFIED ANISHINAABE (OJIBWE) ARTIST
Miniature Quill Box with Raised Rosette Design, c. late 1980sbird bark, quills, sweetgrass, and cotton thread, 2.25 x 2.5 x 2.5 in (5.7 x 6.3 x 6.3 cm)
possibly signed with artist's initials, "N.A."LOT 14
ESTIMATE: $100 — $150Further images
This miniature quill box compresses remarkable artistry into an intimate scale. The raised rosette at the lid forms a crisp focal point, built from carefully layered porcupine quills that radiate...This miniature quill box compresses remarkable artistry into an intimate scale. The raised rosette at the lid forms a crisp focal point, built from carefully layered porcupine quills that radiate outward with striking symmetry. Below, the openwork sides and tightly bound rim add texture, contrast, and a sense of disciplined refinement.Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto.
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