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Decorated Wall Rack by George Beaver
Estimate:
CA$300 - CA$500
Sold
CA$200
Live Auction
Canadian Folk Art
Size
22.25" x 23.5" x 7".
Category
Description
Alderville, Ontario. Mid 20th century. A chip-carved wall rack decorated with items associated with hunting and fishing, including a canoe, oar, axe, gun, saw, and a large fish. Created by "George Beaver, Alderville," as carved into the front. Alderville First Nation is a band of Mississaugas, a sub-nation of the Ojibways, located in Central Ontario. Carved, "George Beaver, Alderville", into front.
Condition
One small piece missing - the handle of saw. Wear at top where it would hang.
Medium
Carved and stained wood.
Provenance
From the Sharon Russell Collection.
