Lot Essay
Although unable to ascribe a use for this object, Holm (1983, p. 116, no. 197) attributes it to the well known artist named Chiletus who worked during the turn of the century.
Details
A WESTCOAST FIGURE
Yellow cedar
In the form of a wand with a cylindrical post projecting from a human head at the top, a stylized body, in the center the hands touching the head of a bear at the bottom, a plaque below
20¾in. (52.7cm.) high
Yellow cedar
In the form of a wand with a cylindrical post projecting from a human head at the top, a stylized body, in the center the hands touching the head of a bear at the bottom, a plaque below
20¾in. (52.7cm.) high
Literature
Holm, 1983, p. 116, no. 197
Exhibited
The Box of Daylight, Seattle Art Museum, September 15, 1983-January 8, 1984, no. 197