Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Bella Bella Ladle
Media horn carving
Size 3 x 5.75 x 1.75 in. / 7.6 x 14.6 x 4.4 cm.

Notes
unsigned; bears tribe name and more information on paperwork included with lot; some handling marks noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Rectangular Lidded Basket with Arrow Pattern
Media basket
Size 10.75 x 21.5 x 12.25 in. / 27.3 x 54.6 x 31.1 cm.

Notes
significant wear and surface dirt noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$200-$250

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Large Lidded Basket with Diamond Pattern and Handles
Media basket
Size 13 x 23.5 x 15 in. / 33 x 59.7 x 38.1 cm.

Notes
handling marks, surface dirt and general wear noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$200-$250

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Large Lidded Basket with Tri-Coloured Diagonal Shapes
Media basket
Size 9.5 x 15 x 14.5 in. / 24.1 x 38.1 x 36.8 cm.

Notes
some fading, handling marks and surface dirt noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$150-$200

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Large Lidded Basket with Multiple Diamond Pattern
Media basket
Size 12 x 20.5 x 14 in. / 30.5 x 52.1 x 35.6 cm.

Notes
handle broken off but included; significant wear along edges, some surface dirt and handling mark noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$150-$200

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Interior Salish Rectangular Basket with Zigzag Pattern
Media basket
Size 8.5 x 18 x 12 in. / 21.6 x 45.7 x 30.5 cm.

Notes
bent lid; some handling marks and significant surface dirt noted

Provenance
purchased from Quest Gallery, Banff [1963]; from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$150-$200

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Small Round Nootka Basket
Media basket
Size 3.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 in. / 8.9 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm.

Notes
some staining, handling marks and general wear noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Cedar Basket with Diamond Shapes
Media basket
Size 4.5 x 7 x 7 in. / 11.4 x 17.8 x 17.8 cm.

Notes
some handling marks and general wear noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Rectangular Basket with Two Leather Handles
Media basket
Size 5 x 15 x 6.25 in. / 12.7 x 38.1 x 15.9 cm.

Notes
some staining, wear and surface dirt noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$200

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Round Lidded Basket with Geometric Patterns
Media basket
Size 6.75 x 9 x 9 in. / 17.1 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm.

Notes
some staining, surface dirt and general wear noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Bentwood Box Pieces [turned into wall hangings]
Media painted wood
Size 1 x 1 x 1 in. / 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.

Notes
LOT OF FOUR; two panels measuring [13 x 19 x 0.5 inches] and two panels measuring [31 x 13.5 x 0.5]; scratches, holes noted throughout, significant wear and handling marks noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$200

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Interior Salish Oval Basket with Suede Handles
Media basket and leather
Size 7.75 x 15.25 x 9.5 in. / 19.7 x 38.7 x 24.1 cm.

Notes
the leather handles measure [8 inches]; minor handling marks and surface dirt noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Rectangular Basket with Diamond Pattern and Suede Handles
Media basket and leather
Size 7.5 x 16.25 x 9 in. / 19 x 41.3 x 22.9 cm.

Notes
handles measure [12.5 inches]; some surface dirt and handling marks noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Rectangular Basket with Black and Brown Checker Pattern
Media basket
Size 6 x 15.75 x 9 in. / 15.2 x 40 x 22.9 cm.

Notes
possibly handles missing; general wear and surface dirt noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Tsimshian Bird Design Bentwood Box
Media painted wood
Size 19 x 16.5 x 13.75 in. / 48.3 x 41.9 x 34.9 cm.

Notes
unsigned; portion of box bottom missing; significant fading, surface dirt and general wear noted

Reference
according to Margaret Hess catalogue paperwork, this piece was probably made in the 19th or early 20th century; acquired in 1968 on collecting trip in B.C with Mr. and Mrs. Bagwell; believed to be found near Hazelton, B.C. in a Ksan Village

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Red Cornered Bentwood Box with Lid
Media painted wood
Size 18 x 15 x 15.25 in. / 45.7 x 38.1 x 38.7 cm.

Notes
unsigned; lid only sits on box, not channelled; split in lid repaired with staples; significant fading, surface dirt and general wear noted

Reference
according to Margaret Hess catalogue paperwork, this piece was probably made in the 19th or early 20th century; acquired in 1968 on collecting trip in B.C with Mr. and Mrs. Bagwell

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Large Household Storage Bentwood Box [Kerfed]
Media wood
Size 17.75 x 15 x 14.75 in. / 45.1 x 38.1 x 37.5 cm.

Notes
cracking, scratches, wear and surface dirt noted

Reference
according to Margaret Hess catalogue paperwork, this piece was probably made in the 19th or early 20th century; acquired in 1968 on collecting trip in B.C with Mr. and Mrs. Bagwell

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$75-$100

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Gitksan Bentwood Box [Kerfed]
Media wood
Size 14.5 x 11.5 x 12.5 in. / 36.8 x 29.2 x 31.8 cm.

Notes
large piece of one side missing at top of box; small piece of second side missing; some repairs noted; general wear and surface dirt noted

Reference
according to Margaret Hess catalogue paperwork, this piece was acquired in 1968 on a collecting trip in B.C. with Mr. and Mrs. Bagwell; possibly from Kitwanga or Kitwankool

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$75-$100

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Round Lidded Basket with Brown, White and Black Stripes
Media basket
Size 7.25 x 8.5 x 8.5 in. / 18.4 x 21.6 x 21.6 cm.

Notes
wear on bottom of basket, significant surface dirt on lid and handling marks noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$75-$100

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Interior Salish Woven Tray with Handles
Media basket
Size 3.5 x 19.5 x 13 in. / 8.9 x 49.5 x 33 cm.

Notes
some staining, surface dirt and general wear noted

Reference
according to Margaret Hess catalogue paperwork, this piece was purchased in 1968

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$75-$100

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Interior Salish Rectangular Basket with X Pattern
Media basket
Size 5.5 x 9 x 7 in. / 14 x 22.9 x 17.8 cm.

Notes
handling marks and surface dirt noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$75-$100

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Plant Motif Basket with Braided Handles
Media basket and leather
Size 6 x 18 x 6.5 in. / 15.2 x 45.7 x 16.5 cm.

Notes
handles measure [12 inches]; some surface dirt and handling marks noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$75-$100

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Rectangular Tapered Basket with Diamond Design
Media basket
Size 4 x 5.25 x 4.5 in. / 10.2 x 13.3 x 11.4 cm.

Notes
some surface dirt noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$50-$75

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Small Round Basket with Tree Motif
Media basket
Size 4.5 x 7.25 x 7.25 in. / 11.4 x 18.4 x 18.4 cm.

Notes
some staining, fading and surface dirt noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$50-$75

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Brown and Black Swastika Basket
Media woven spruce root and bark
Size 6.5 x 7.25 x 7 in. / 16.5 x 18.4 x 17.8 cm.

Notes
some wear and handling marks noted; some missing pieces in design

Reference
according to Margaret Hess catalogue paperwork, this piece is Interior Salish and it was collected from Kamloops in 1936 when it was on exhibition for Lord Tweedsmuir

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$50-$75

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Oval Basket with Handles and Star Patterns
Media basket
Size 7 x 15.5 x 9.25 in. / 17.8 x 39.4 x 23.5 cm.

Notes
some fading, handling marks and minor surface dirt noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$50-$75

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Square Basket with Butterfly Pattern
Media basket
Size 5.25 x 12.25 x 7 in. / 13.3 x 31.1 x 17.8 cm.

Notes
staining, surface dirt and general wear noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$50-$75

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Round Basket with Red and Brown Zigzag Stripes
Media basket
Size 6.75 x 9.5 x 9.25 in. / 17.1 x 24.1 x 23.5 cm.

Notes
some staining, surface dirt and general wear noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$25-$50

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Kwakiutl Open Weave Basket
Media basket
Size 8.25 x 12.5 x 10 in. / 21 x 31.8 x 25.4 cm.

Notes
minor wear and handling marks noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$25-$50

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Contemporary Nootka Bulbed Rain Hat with Red Stripe at Centre
Media woven hat
Size 10 x 9.75 x 10.25 in. / 25.4 x 24.8 x 26 cm.

Notes
minor handling marks and wear inside noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$100-$150

Artist First Nations Northwest Coast School
Title Shaman's Amulet [Bear]
Media bone carving
Size 2 x 1.5 x 0.25 in. / 5.1 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm.

Notes
unsigned; some handling marks noted

Provenance
from the Estate of Dr. Margaret [Marmie] Perkins Hess, see some additional information at Canadian Museum of History Announces Major Bequest of Inuit Art from the late Dr. Margaret Hess
Estimate CAD$50-$75