Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters

Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters

$145.00
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Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
  • Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters
Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters

Mid-Century Canadian Northwest Coast Carved Thunderbird - Signed Alec Peters

$145.00
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An intriguing and characterful example of Canadian Northwest Coast carving, featuring a striking winged Thunderbird figure with a stylised human face and additional animal imagery.

The reverse is inscribed in pencil “Alec Peters” and “Musqueam”. The carving may be attributable to Alec “Tonto” Peters, a carver associated with the Musqueam community, whose Thunderbird works are documented in exhibition material from the 1960s.

The inscription makes this a particularly interesting piece. While the attribution has not been independently authenticated, it offers a fascinating possible connection to the mid-century carving traditions of Canada's Pacific Northwest.

A compact but distinctive piece of Canadian folk art, ideal for collectors of Americana, Northwest Coast art and unusual wooden carvings.

Details

  • Subject: Winged Thunderbird / Eagle-inspired figure

  • Inscription: Alec Peters / Musqueam

  • Possible artist: Alec “Tonto” Peters

  • Period: Mid-20th century, possibly 1960s

  • Origin: Believed to be British Columbia, Canada

  • Material: Carved wood (species unconfirmed)

  • Height: Approximately 180 mm

  • Provenance: Acquired as part of a mixed auction lot

The artist attribution, precise date and wood species have not been independently verified.

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