A truly unique argillite carved sculptural piece by Haida artist Rufus Moody (1923-1998). A double faced figure sits on an argillite base and is caped off with a carved argillite disc with a killer whale or possibly dog fish on a cross-hatched background. Rufus was from Skidegate on what is now called Haida Gwaii/ formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands. He was a member of the Tanu Wolf Clan.
Dimensions for the piece are as follows: total height including base is 5 5/8".
Base: 3 3/4 x 2 5/8
Top disc: 4 3/4 x 4"
Signed on bottom "Rufus Moody" & dated, 5/19/73.
Shipping, insurance & signature required available for additional cost.
A truly unique argillite carved sculptural piece by Haida artist Rufus Moody (1923-1998). A double faced figure sits on an argillite base and is caped off with a carved argillite disc with a killer whale or possibly dog fish on a cross-hatched background. Rufus was from Skidegate on what is now called Haida Gwaii/ formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands. He was a member of the Tanu Wolf Clan.
Dimensions for the piece are as follows: total height including base is 5 5/8".
Base: 3 3/4 x 2 5/8
Top disc: 4 3/4 x 4"
Signed on bottom "Rufus Moody" & dated, 5/19/73.
Shipping, insurance & signature required available for additional cost.