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AEDRare Chinookan Cedar Bark Shredder
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117 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveApr 23, 2026
Beginning the day with Photography masterworks by William Klein, Horst P. Horst, Alfred Eisenstadt, Edward Weston, Carrie Mae Weems, Walker Evans, Berenice Abbott, Edward Weston and many others. Following are more than 60 lots of Native American pottery, baskets, weavings, carvings and jewelry, headlined by an important Naskapi doll with painted coat, a rare Chinookan bark shredder, a pair of Huron moose hoof needlecases, blackware by Maria Martinez, and a room sized Navajo weaving. Concluding the day are 115 lots of furniture, silver, porcelain, rugs and more. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
Chinook, Western Washington State, circa 1750-1820, fossilized whale bone with piercings and wolf figures at sides, 6 x 9-1/2 in.; on bespoke iron stand, 5 in. tall.
Provenance: Private Collection from a member of the Oregon Historical Society, 1950's (according to Donald Ellis Gallery); Jack Curtwright, Tacoma, Washington; Donald Ellis Gallery, Ontario, Canada, January 16, 1997 (a facsimile of an original invoice accompanies this lot); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
Note: For related examples, see: Wright, Robin Kathleen, and Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum. 1991. A Time of Gathering : Native Heritage in Washington State. Seattle: Burke Museum, plate 61; Eells, Myron. 1985. The Indians of Puget Sound : The Notebooks of Myron Eells. Edited by George Pierre Castile. Seattle, Walla Walla, Wash.: University of Washington Press ; Whitman College, page 171.
- Provenance
Private Collection from a member of the Oregon Historical Society, 1950's (according to Donald Ellis Gallery); Jack Curtwright, Tacoma, Washington; Donald Ellis Gallery, Ontario, Canada, January 16, 1997 (a facsimile of an original invoice accompanies this lot); An Important Atlanta Private Collection
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rich, warm brown patina overall commensurate with age and use, softened edges and corners with no apparent losses or repairs Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
