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Haida Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by Ron A. Sebastian 'Gitksan People', Canada

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An impressively large handcrafted sterling silver Haida cuff bracelet / bangle, decorated overall with traditional totemic Haida motifs and centred by a striking abalone roundel. The interior bearing the artists signature & dated 1979, together with a dedication to Dr. George F. McDonald, noted Canadian anthropologist & former Executive Director of the Canadian Museum of Man. Dimensions: 3” high x 3” diameter. Weight, 96 grams. Ron A. Sebastian (1945- ) is a highly accomplished Northwest British Columbia native artist, who is both a member of the Gitksan and Wet'suwet'en Peoples. Ron studied carving & design at the Gitanmaax School of Northwest Coast Indian Art, located at 'Ksan Village in Hazelton British Columbia. He is currently living & working in the village of Hagwilget on the North Coast of British Columbia, where he both designs & creates his work in gold, silver, marine ivory & abalone. His finely crafted jewellery sensitively & respectfully echoes both the spiritual & natural worlds around him and is much sought out by both domestic & international clients. Provenance: From the private collection of a highly prominent & internationally recognized anthropologist & Ph. D in Anthropology (Yale University) Dr. George F. McDonald, former Head of the Archaeology Division of the Museum of Man, and Executive Director of the Canadian Museum of Civilization.
  • Creator:
    Ron A. Sebastian (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Diameter: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1979
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728332892382

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