Rug made from commercial rug kit, pattern is mock Persian in blue, orange and gold on a cream ground, symmetrical pattern. Rya style, wool tied on a nylon mesh and then cotton backed.
Rug made from commercial rug kit, pattern is mock Persian in blue, orange and gold on a cream ground, symmetrical pattern. Rya style, wool tied on a nylon mesh and then cotton backed.
Rectangular, large rust-coloured rug with brown border band at perimeter and tied fringes on two ends only. Squares of geometric patterns, in brown, ivory, gold alternate in three different patterns - namely, ivory circles, gold circles and brown ivory square pattern.
Rectangular, large rust-coloured rug with brown border band at perimeter and tied fringes on two ends only. Squares of geometric patterns, in brown, ivory, gold alternate in three different patterns - namely, ivory circles, gold circles and brown ivory square pattern.
A three legged, roughly circular side table made from a cross section of a cedar tree, highly polished at the cut and covered with polyeurethane varnish. Very stable because the disposition of the legs is good.
A three legged, roughly circular side table made from a cross section of a cedar tree, highly polished at the cut and covered with polyeurethane varnish. Very stable because the disposition of the legs is good.
Light wooden kitchen chairs. Flat shaped seat, turned legs. Back has four turned spindles and centre flat shaped. Top is rounded. A gold coloured round design on centre slat, appears hand made .
Light wooden kitchen chairs. Flat shaped seat, turned legs. Back has four turned spindles and centre flat shaped. Top is rounded. A gold coloured round design on centre slat, appears hand made .
Two folding camp tables. Slats of wood ca. 20.0x70.0 cm are sewn into sleeves of heavy canvas which facilitates folding. Long pieces of leather thong are rivetted to each end. Painted on the canvas is the branch JZ over quarter circle.
Two folding camp tables. Slats of wood ca. 20.0x70.0 cm are sewn into sleeves of heavy canvas which facilitates folding. Long pieces of leather thong are rivetted to each end. Painted on the canvas is the branch JZ over quarter circle.
Birchbark disc with braided sweetgrass sewn to it in three spiralled circles, then a twelve-pointed star fanning out from outermost grass circle to a further triple-spiralled ring of sweetgrass. Disc is decorated simply with parallel strokes in three lines of quills. “3.00” written in ballpoint on …
Birchbark disc with braided sweetgrass sewn to it in three spiralled circles, then a twelve-pointed star fanning out from outermost grass circle to a further triple-spiralled ring of sweetgrass. Disc is decorated simply with parallel strokes in three lines of quills. “3.00” written in ballpoint on underside.
Two oval, lidded, birchbark baskets with flat bases, straight sides. (A) White crosshatch and red zig-zag quillwork on exterior with black thread trim at rim and base (where sweetgrass is located, red and white flower design on lid, as well as sweetgrass. Black thread rim trim. (B) green and white…
Two oval, lidded, birchbark baskets with flat bases, straight sides. (A) White crosshatch and red zig-zag quillwork on exterior with black thread trim at rim and base (where sweetgrass is located, red and white flower design on lid, as well as sweetgrass. Black thread rim trim. (B) green and white "X" design in quillwork on exterior, with sweetgrass and black thread trim at rim and base. Red flower with green and white stem on lid in quillwork, as well as sweetgrass black thread rim trim. "Quest" sticker (Banff store) on base.
Flat-based, straight-sided, circular, lidded basket. "Quest" sticker (Banff store) on base. Vertical red and white quillwork on base and lid exterior. Pink and green tulip-like flower on lid. Sweetgrass and black thread rim trim.
Flat-based, straight-sided, circular, lidded basket. "Quest" sticker (Banff store) on base. Vertical red and white quillwork on base and lid exterior. Pink and green tulip-like flower on lid. Sweetgrass and black thread rim trim.
Tall, circular vase with triangular hand-formed rim. Bottom one-third of vase unglazed, upper portion and interior glazed with copper content (green) glaze and rust and blue abstract decoration on one of triangular faces. Base stamped "Ceramic Arts Calgary". Three circular felt pieces on base.
Tall, circular vase with triangular hand-formed rim. Bottom one-third of vase unglazed, upper portion and interior glazed with copper content (green) glaze and rust and blue abstract decoration on one of triangular faces. Base stamped "Ceramic Arts Calgary". Three circular felt pieces on base.
Mass produced item, squat, bulbous vase which narrows at neck and flares to wide rim. Very deep green with light green at midsection and neck. Trimmed foot reveals rust-coloured clay. Under base glaze is stamped logo "BMP" (Blue Mountain Pottery, a popular commercial item circa 1960).
Mass produced item, squat, bulbous vase which narrows at neck and flares to wide rim. Very deep green with light green at midsection and neck. Trimmed foot reveals rust-coloured clay. Under base glaze is stamped logo "BMP" (Blue Mountain Pottery, a popular commercial item circa 1960).
Hand thrown production pot, trimmed foot. Tall and cylindrical and neck rounded to create inturned rim. Incised pattern of alternating x's and line designs. Incised appearance probably created by rolling on a raised mould pattern which indented the clay. Recesses glazed in yellow, top and bottom in…
Hand thrown production pot, trimmed foot. Tall and cylindrical and neck rounded to create inturned rim. Incised pattern of alternating x's and line designs. Incised appearance probably created by rolling on a raised mould pattern which indented the clay. Recesses glazed in yellow, top and bottom in brown. Stamped on bottom "166/20 Germany”.
Hinged, lidded box lined with pink cotton fabric. Light coloured wood is unvarnished on bottom. "Made in U.S.S.R." sticker on bottom. Decoration is stained yellow and red straw or grass arranged in floral and geometric diamond design throughout lid and sides.
Hinged, lidded box lined with pink cotton fabric. Light coloured wood is unvarnished on bottom. "Made in U.S.S.R." sticker on bottom. Decoration is stained yellow and red straw or grass arranged in floral and geometric diamond design throughout lid and sides.
Square, shallow dish with white base and interior. Interior has painted bird with multi-coloured gems or rhinestones in tall feathers. Bottom signed "Hand made in Austria", followed by logo.
Square, shallow dish with white base and interior. Interior has painted bird with multi-coloured gems or rhinestones in tall feathers. Bottom signed "Hand made in Austria", followed by logo.
Heat resistant plastic ashtrays with photographic reproduction of Indigenous people (Stoney) in dish, white bases. (a) is rectangular, with rounded corners and ridged foot, stamped "Canadian Scenes, Made in Italy" on bottom. Scene of horse mounted Chief and standing woman with Mount Rundle in backg…
Heat resistant plastic ashtrays with photographic reproduction of Indigenous people (Stoney) in dish, white bases. (a) is rectangular, with rounded corners and ridged foot, stamped "Canadian Scenes, Made in Italy" on bottom. Scene of horse mounted Chief and standing woman with Mount Rundle in background, bottom left corner chipped (b) is square with rounded corners, stamped "MB Italy" logo on bottom. Pictures same Chief in portrait, signed "Banff" and marked "Indian Chief, Canada".