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Greg White Lightbown (Canadian / First Nations, Haida, b. 1953). "Killer Whale" argillite sculpture, n.d. Signed "Lightbown" on underside of base. A lovely argillite sculpture by Haida artist Greg White Lightbown depicting a killer whale diving over the head of a bird. Born in Masset in the Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia, Greg Lightbown became involved in carving argillite in the late 1960s at a time when it was readily available and was highly collected and traded. He focused on this medium, in keeping with the traditional Haida form, in order to preserve the skilled craft. Greg is known for his unique depictions reflecting a slice of Haida culture. His attention to detail and fluid form lines are prevalent in each argillite sculpture he creates. Size: 0.9" L x 3.1" W x 4.5" H (2.3 cm x 7.9 cm x 11.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-old private Ohio, USA collection; ex-private Florida, USA collection; ex-Aage Bjerring collection, New York City, New York, USA, 1970s

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  • Condition: Inscribed signature ("Lightbown") on underside of base. Chip to dorsal fin as well as a few smaller chips, nicks, and abrasions in other areas. Otherwise, intact with excellent preservation of carved imagery.

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