Lot 120
Alfred Robertson (First Nations / Canadian, Kwakwaka'wakw / Kwakiutl / Kwagiulth, b. 1950). "Eagle" cedar wood mask, ca. 1968. Signed with location, culture, and title on interior. An impressive cedar wood mask, hand-carved by Kwakiutl artist Alfred Roberson to depict the head of an eagle. Adorned in hues of persimmon, scarlet, dark green, and black, the avian visage presents stylized features with a long, curved beak and a huge eye, all surrounded by strips of cedar bark, granting him a somewhat wild appearance. The First Nations people regard the eagle as a symbol of grace, power, and great intellect. They believe the bird has a special and direct connection to the creator. Size (without cedar bark): 14" W x 6.5" H (35.6 cm x 16.5 cm)
Alfred Robertson was born in Kingcome Inlet, British Columbia in 1950. He was taught to carve by his father, William Robertson, and has carved with his brother, Sampson Robertson. He typically carves in yellow or red cedar wood and now resides in Nanaimo, where he continues to carve and teach carving skills to elementary school children.
Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.
Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California, USA, before 2000
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- Condition: Signed with location, culture, and title on interior. Some fraying, bending, and losses to cedar bark, as well as minor nicks and scuffs to mask, but imagery is still very clear. Otherwise, in overall excellent condition with nice pigments and light patina.
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