John Cross Haida Argillite Pipe
John Cross (1867-1939)
1900
Height 3 3/4" Length 11 3/4"
Provenance: B. Henderson, Olympia WA
A very finely carved masterpiece argillite trade pipe attributed to master carver John Cross (1867-1939) circa 1900. The pipe features great imagery and is masterwork carving by one of the legendary Haida artists.
BIRTHPLACE: Chaatl, Haida Gwaii
John Cross, Chief of Skidegate, was a carver of gold and silver jewelry as well as argillite and wood. He was well-known for his totem poles in wood and argillite, as well as being an expert tattooist. John Cross was a contemporary of Charles Edenshaw and Tom Price and was known as one of the best carvers of his generations. A highly desired artist whose work can be found in many museums and important private collections worldwide.
John Cross (1867-1939)
1900
Height 3 3/4" Length 11 3/4"
Provenance: B. Henderson, Olympia WA
A very finely carved masterpiece argillite trade pipe attributed to master carver John Cross (1867-1939) circa 1900. The pipe features great imagery and is masterwork carving by one of the legendary Haida artists.
BIRTHPLACE: Chaatl, Haida Gwaii
John Cross, Chief of Skidegate, was a carver of gold and silver jewelry as well as argillite and wood. He was well-known for his totem poles in wood and argillite, as well as being an expert tattooist. John Cross was a contemporary of Charles Edenshaw and Tom Price and was known as one of the best carvers of his generations. A highly desired artist whose work can be found in many museums and important private collections worldwide.
John Cross (1867-1939)
1900
Height 3 3/4" Length 11 3/4"
Provenance: B. Henderson, Olympia WA
A very finely carved masterpiece argillite trade pipe attributed to master carver John Cross (1867-1939) circa 1900. The pipe features great imagery and is masterwork carving by one of the legendary Haida artists.
BIRTHPLACE: Chaatl, Haida Gwaii
John Cross, Chief of Skidegate, was a carver of gold and silver jewelry as well as argillite and wood. He was well-known for his totem poles in wood and argillite, as well as being an expert tattooist. John Cross was a contemporary of Charles Edenshaw and Tom Price and was known as one of the best carvers of his generations. A highly desired artist whose work can be found in many museums and important private collections worldwide.