Beau Dick
OTTER WOMAN MASK
BEAU DICK (1955-), KWAKWAKA’WAKW
OTTER WOMAN MASK
red cedar, horse hair, signed
19" x 17" — 48.3 x 43.2 cm.
Note:
The otter is considered to be the most powerful guardian spirit. It is believed that they were once human and therefore still possess the knowledge of the human world in addition to the animal world. The tongue, which is protruding in this example, is the site of knowledge in Shamanism and therefore very important to the Shaman.
Estimate: $3,000—5,000
OTTER WOMAN MASK
red cedar, horse hair, signed
19" x 17" — 48.3 x 43.2 cm.
Note:
The otter is considered to be the most powerful guardian spirit. It is believed that they were once human and therefore still possess the knowledge of the human world in addition to the animal world. The tongue, which is protruding in this example, is the site of knowledge in Shamanism and therefore very important to the Shaman.
Estimate: $3,000—5,000
Auction Results
| Auction Date | Auction House | Lot # | Low Est | High Est | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-11-16 | Waddington's | 177 | 3,000 | 5,000 | 5,280.00 |
