Three Canadian First Nations Objects
20th century
Comprising one drum by Clarence A. Wells (First Nations, Ts'msyen (Tsimshian), 1950-2025), signed to front, one Kanyengeh Mohawk pottery vessel by Karen Williams (First Nations, Kanien'keha:ka, 20th century) with lid, signed and inscribed to underside, and one Kanyengeh Mohawk pottery vessel by Sylvia "Syl" Smith (First Nations, Kanien'keha:ka, 20th century), 1978, signed, dated, and inscribed to underside.
Drum: 2 x 10 1/8 x 10 in. (5.1 x 25.7 x 25.4 cm.), Larger vessel: 6 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (17.5 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm.)

Provenance: Private Collection, Macon, GA.

A few light spots of staining to drum. No apparent holes or tears. Repaired break to Smith vessel with some residual adhesive -- not distracting. No apparent chips, cracks, or repairs to Williams vessel. Minor surface wear commensurate with age and domestic display to all.

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