Folk Art Log Cabin Model
• I have not been able to discover who
made this &#34;folksy Log Cabin&#34;, but believe
it was made in BC, and most likely on
Vancouver Is.
• This is a handcrafted piece for a
display, a train model, or even as
architectural rendering of an actual cabin.
• This model is a two-story design with a
textured, shingled-style roof.
• The chimney is crafted from small,
smooth river stones, held together with a
mortar-like adhesive to mimic a real
stone hearth.
• The combination of horizontal &#34;logs&#34; on
the lower level and vertical planks on the
upper level is characteristic of transitional
folk art, where different building styles
are represented in one piece.
• The shingles appear to be made from
natural cedar bark.
• The &#34;main floor&#34; has a pot belly stove, a
fireplace and hearth, a chair, and a ladder
leading to the second floor.
• The &#34;second floor&#34; has a bed with a
&#34;hand knitted&#34; bedspread, a chest of
draws, and the two &#34;stove pipes. which
act to anchor the roof.
• My best guess to age is sometime
between 1950 and 1970, because of the
plastic for the windows, and the type of
yarn for the bedspread.
• In fairly good condition, no cracks,
breaks, but some roof tiles are missing
View Images.
• 22 cm. x 22.5 cm. x 15 cm.
Dimensions:
22 cm. x 22.5 cm. x 15 cm.
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Folk Art Log Cabin Model

Hand Turned Wooden Serving Platter -
Kamani Wood
• I believe that this was made in Paete.
Laguna as it is recognized as the
&#34;Carving Capital of the Philippines,&#34;
• Kamani wood (Calophyllum inophyllum)
is a highly prized Pacific hardwood
renowned for its rich reddish-brown tones,
interlocking grain pattern, and durability.
• This piece the crotch wood grain,
highlighting the swirling patterns formed
where tree branches divide.
• The stylized, hand-branded &#34;Kamani
wood&#34; script combined with the round
&#34;Made in Philippines&#34; foil-style stamp
indicates this item was likely produced
during the 1960&#39;s or 1970&#39;s mid-century
modern tiki and tropical design boom.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks or chips. View Images.
• 2.5 cm. x 25 cm. x 25 cm.
Dimensions:
 2.5 cm. x 25 cm. x 25 cm.
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Hand Turned Wooden Serving Platter - Kamani Wood

Michael Bonnor - Hand-Lathed
&#34;London Plane&#34; Bowl
• G. Michael Bonner (1938 - 2024) was
in Hamburg, Germany, grew up in
Denmark.
• Michael moved to Canada to study
forestry at the University of Toronto, and
obtained a PhD in Forestry in 1970.
• He was an active member of the Van.
Is. Wood turner&#39;s guild, and had a love
for the &#34;history&#34; of trees.
• London Plane is a hybrid of the
American Sycamore and Oriental plane.
• Shelbourne Memorial Avenue: In
1921, a living memorial of exactly 600
London plane trees was planted along
Shelbourne Street from Victoria through
Saanich to commemorate local soldiers
who fought and fell in World War I. I
believe this bowl was turned from part of
one of these trees.
• When quarter-sawn or turned, it
displays a distinct freckled, &#34;lacewood&#34;
pattern with prominent medullary rays.
• It typically features light reddish-brown
heartwood paired with pale yellowish
sapwood, which darkens over time.
• In excellent condition, no chips, breaks,
or cracks. View im ages.
• 3.25 cm.  19 cm. x 19 cm.
Dimensions:
3.25 cm.  19 cm. x 19 cm.
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Michael Bonnor - Hand-Lathed &#34;London Plane&#34; Bowl

Harold Heck - Hand Lathed Lidded Bowl
• Harold Heck was a member of the
Vancouver Island Woodworkers Guild, he
lived in the Victoria or Saanich area
• There is a reference that he preferred
using wood that could be salvaged, such
as fallen Gary Oaks, or other wind blown
or damaged finds.
• I believe that the wood turner choose
hardwoods with prominent wavy grain
patterns like walnut, teak, or cherry..
• This box has a lathe-turned. The body
is made of segmented or block-stacked
assembly technique to form the bulbous
shape of this piece, while the lid is
constructed of two pieces; the knob, and
the lid. It has a skillfully turned lip on the
lid for a tight fit to the box section.
• The lid has been expertly crafted to
make a tight-fitting flush fit to the base.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, stains, or chips. View Images.
• 12 cm. x 18.2 cm. x 18.2 cm.
Dimensions:
 12 cm. x 18.2 cm. x 18.2 cm.
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Harold Heck - Hand Lathed Lidded Bowl

Hand-Turned Plum Wood Oil Lamp
• I believe this wood turner comes from
Vancouver Is., but I have not been able to
discern the signature.
• This piece is made of plum wood, and
was turned in 1997.
• This oil lamp has been hand-turned
with plum wood that has warm amber
tones and varied golden grain patterns.
• The glass center is a specialized
decorative oil lamp insert (commonly
manufactured by woodworking supply
brands like [Lee Valley Tools](1.4.2, 1.4.5)
or Rockler) designed specifically to fit
into custom-lathe-turned wooden bases
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, or chips. Missing the &#34;wick&#34; for
the oil lamp. View Images.
• 7 cm. x 11.5 cm. x 11.5 cm.
Dimensions:
7 cm. x 11.5 cm. x 11.5 cm.
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Hand-Turned Plum Wood Oil Lamp

Marc Degagne - Carved Wooden owl
on Stone
• Degagne spent 30 years living and
working on his family&#39;s farm, near
Algonquin Park, Ontario. He learned his
craft from carving ax handles, and
various wooden bits used in making
maple syrup.
• Degagne operates his home studio,
Northwoods Carvings in Coldwater, Ont.
• The eyes are made from either black
beads or glass/acrylic taxidermy eyes.
• He used
&#34;salvaged&#34; wood, but I believe
this is sone of the local pine woods that
grow in his area.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks in the Owl, but the stone may or
may not be chipped. View Images.
• 10 cm. x .7 cm. x 3.5 cm.
Dimensions:
 10 cm. x .7 cm. x 3.5 cm.
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Marc Degagne - Carved Wooden owl on Stone

Norman Peterson - Hand-Carved Folk
Art Wooden Owl
• Norman Peterson (1924-1989) was a
prominent, Canadian folk art woodcarver
from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• He was a self taught wood carver, and
turned his creativity to carving owls and
other small birds.
• He primarily carved out of local Sumac
wood. The natural, swirling patterns of
the sumac grain accentuated the large
concentric facial rings of the bird&#39;s eyes.
• This piece is darted 1988, a year before
his death from a heart attack.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, or chips. View Images.
• 13.5 cm. x 9.5 cm. x 4.5 cm.
Dimensions:
 13.5 cm. x 9.5 cm. x 4.5 cm.
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Norman Peterson - Hand-Carved Folk Art Wooden Owl

Philip Cottell - Hand-Turned Wooden
Christmas Tree
• Philip Leroy Cottell (1941-2021) was a
highly respected Vancouver Island wood
artist and former forestry professor at the
University of British Columbia.
• After retiring to Brentwood Bay in 1997,
he helped to establish and was a
founding member the Vancouver Island
Woodturners Guild.
• His work has been featured in regional
craft galleries and exhibits.
• His expertise was recognized
internationally as a member of the
American Association of Woodturners
(AAW). This &#34;tree&#34; was made from Arbutus
(Arbutus menzies). It is Canada&#39;s only
native broadleaf evergreen tree.
• This piece is signed by the artist on the
base.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, or chips. View Images.
• 18.5 cm. x 5 cm. x 5 cm.
Dimensions:
 18.5 cm. x 5 cm. x 5 cm.
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Philip Cottell - Hand-Turned Wooden Christmas Tree

Zimbabwe - Hand-Carved
Hippopotamus
• This was made in Zimbabwe in the
&#34;Shona Style. which refers to an art
movement from the Shona people of
Zimbabwe which began in the 1950&#39;s.
• This is a traditionally carved from either
ebony or ironwood. This one shows the
two-tone coloration of dark heartwood
and lighter sapwood.
• This hippopotamus figure is considered
&#34;large&#34;, and is circa 1950&#39;s-1970&#39;s.
• In very good condition, no breaks, or
chips, but there is a naturally occurring
stress fracture (radial check split) due to
age. View images.
• Weight: 1 kg. 582 grams.
• 14 cm. x 25 cm. x 9.25 cm.
Dimensions:
14 cm. x 25 cm. x 9.25 cm.
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Zimbabwe - Hand-Carved Hippopotamus

Indian rosewood marquetry panel -
Gita Upadesh
• This artwork comes from Mysore (now
Mysuru), a historic heritage city in the
southern state of Karnataka, India.
Known universally as the
&#34;City of Palaces
• I believe this was made between 1960
and 1970, because the inlay is bone.
After the 1970&#39;s plastic was used for the
inlayed sections.
• This plaque is crafted in the traditional
Mysore wooden inlay (marquetry) style
from Karnataka, India.
• This piece is made with a dark
rosewood decorated with fitted pieces of
bone, and contrasting natural woods to
form the figures and patterns.
• The artwork shows Lord Krishna
serving as the divine charioteer for the
warrior-prince Arjuna on the battlefield of
Kurukshetra. Krishna is seen holding the
reins and raising his hand as he imparts
the sacred spiritual teachings of the
Bhagavad Gita to a contemplative Arjuna
• In very good condition, no cracks,
breaks, or chips, but there is a scratch.
View Images.
• 1.2 cm. x 35.5 cm. x 17.5 cm.
Dimensions:
 1.2 cm. x 35.5 cm. x 17.5 cm.
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Indian rosewood marquetry panel - Gita Upadesh

Korean Hahoe Mask (Hahoetal)
• This is a &#34;modern reproduction&#34; of the
historic masks, and was made sometime
between 1970 and 1990.
• This is a traditional Korean Hahoe mask
(Hahoetal) representing the character
Bune (Punae), a flirtatious young woman
or concubine.
• She is identified by her distinct oval
face, crescent eyes, high slim nose, and
characteristic three red dots; one on the
forehead, and one on each cheek-
which historically are beauty marks.
• These were originating from the Hahoe
Folk Village in Andong, South Korea,
these hand-carved wooden masks date
back to the 12th century Goryeo
Dynasty, and are carved from alder
wood. &#34;Orital&#34; in Korean.
• In excellent condition, no breaks,
cracks. or chips. View images.
• 5 cm. x 22 cm. x 15.5 cm.
Dimensions:
 5 cm. x 22 cm. x 15.5 cm.
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Korean Hahoe Mask (Hahoetal)

Matryoshka Dolls with 5 Nesting Pieces
• Matryoshka dolls, also known as
Russian nesting dolls, originated in the
late 1890&#39;s, and are a relatively modern
creation.
• The first set was created in 1890 by
Vasily Zwyozdochkin.
• The concept was inspired by a
Japanese Fukurama doll, which was
brought to Russia by Elizaveta
Mamontova.
• The dolls are made from various
materials: linden wood, acrylic paints,
water-based gloss varnish.
• This specific style was made in the
town of Semenov (Semyonov), located in
the Nizhny Novgorod region of Russia,
and were made between the late 1970&#39;s
and the 1990&#39;s.
• In excellent condition, no breaks or
cracks, or paint chipping. View images
• These range in height from:
• 3.2 cm., 5.3 cm., 7.8 cm., 11 cm., 16 cm.
Dimensions:
 3.2 cm., 5.3 cm., 7.8 cm., 11 cm., 16 cm.
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Matryoshka Dolls with 5 Nesting Pieces

Egg-Shaped &#34;Lion&#34; Nesting Dolls 4
Pieces
• The first set of Matryoshka dolls was
created in Russia in the 1890&#39;s by Vasily
Zwyozdochkin.
• The concept was inspired by a
Japanese Fukurama doll, which was
brought to Russia by Elizaveta
Mamontova.
• The dolls are made from various
materials: linden wood, acrylic paints,
water-based gloss varnish.
• This specific style was design is a Lion
pride with distinct hand-painted facial
features for the male lion, lioness, and
cubs.
• Weirdly, they were designed in Fort
Worth Texas by Pier 1 Imports, but hand
made in Russia in the late 1990&#39;s.
• In very good condition, no breaks or
cracks, or paint chipping, but the largest
shows wear with the knot in the wood.
View images.
• These range in height from:
• 3 cm., 4.5 cm., 6.5 cm., 9 cm.
Dimensions:
 3 cm., 4.5 cm., 6.5 cm., 9 cm.
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Egg-Shaped &#34;Lion&#34; Nesting Dolls 4 Pieces

Two Matryoshka Doll Fridge Magnets
• This specific style of souvenir magnet
was made in Russia or Belarus and was
produced between the late 1990&#39;s and
the present day.
• Modelled after traditional Matryoshka (or
nesting) dolls, they are hand-painted female
figures wearing a dark headscarf, a red base,
and bright pink and gold floral patterns.
• These variations are cut flat on the
reverse side, and a round, disc magnet is
embedded into the flat wood backing.
• Both in excellent condition, no cracks
or breaks, or chips. They vary slightly in
size. View Images.
• 2 cm. x 6cm. x 3.8 cm.
Dimensions:
 2 cm. x 6cm. x 3.8 cm.
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Two Matryoshka Doll Fridge Magnets

Artibus - Lg. Centrepiece Platter
• Artibus Porcelain (1947 - 1980&#39;s) was
founded by a group of skilled ceramicists
and master artisans in Aveiro, Portugal.
• Artibus specialized in mid-to-high-end
decorative homewares, but are especially
known for their &#34;reproductions&#34; of
Rococo & Regency Revivals porcelains.
• The design is a tribute to the famous
&#34;Batwing&#34; pattern attributed to Coalport
Porcelain pieces of the late 19th century.
• The cobalt and the gold gilt were
produced through transferware process,
however all the flowers are hand painted
This required several kiln firings. first with
various oxides and underglazes, and a
other firings for the various enamels
which leave a slight &#34;raised&#34; texture, and
finally for the gold gilt.
• Based on the design of the back stamp,
this specific Artibus porcelain platter was
manufactured between 1955 and 1975.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks. View mages.
• 2 cm. x 28.7 cm. x 28.7 cm.
Dimensions:
 2 cm. x 28.7 cm. x 28.7 cm.
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Artibus - Lg. Centrepiece Platter

Late 19th-Century Japanese &#34;Igezara&#34;
Export Ware - Cake Platter
• This was produced in the (Meiji period,
circa 1880-1900.
• Western Shapes Made for Export:
During the late Victorian era, Japanese
potters in regions like Arita and
Minoproduced ceramics specifically
tailored to Western tastes.
• Japanese export operations frequently
added localized gilding to molded
decorative elements.
• &#34;Blurry&#34; transfer lines: Japanese
makers used a cloth-stencil technique so
the cobalt glaze to penetrate the
porcelain during high-temperature firing.
• This platter lacks a mark on the back,
because these pieces were produced
rapidly across thousands of small,
family-owned kilns for mass distribution
overseas, the vast majority of daily-use
Igezara plates were left entirely blank on
the back.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, or chips. Some wear to the gold
gilt. View Images.
• 2.5 cm. x 24.5 cm. x 23.7 cm.
Dimensions:
2.5 cm. x 24.5 cm. x 23.7 cm.
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Late 19th-Century Japanese &#34;Igezara&#34; Export Ware - Cake Platter

Maior G.F. Hammond - Dedication
Plate - Northern Army Group
(NORTHAG)
• This was made by &#34;Delfts Blauw&#34; or
Delft Blue handcrafted the Netherlands.
• The &#34;RAM&#34; mark shows a stylized ram&#39;s
head under the crown which belongs to
the Plateelbakkerij Ceramics factory in
Arnhem, Netherlands. This factory was
known for high quality hand painted
pottery and operated from 1921 to 1989.
• This Dutch word on ins back translates
to &#34;hand painted&#34; confining that the
decoration was done by done by an
artist rather than transfer ware.
* Major G.F. Hammond, Dates (17-7- 63)
- (20-8-1966. These mark the dates of
his service with the NORTHAG G-4
Division of NATO.
• NORTHAG was a key NATO military
formation during the Cold War, and was
established in 1952 and active until 1993
Symbolic Elements on the Plate
• Axe Francisca: The central blue shield
features a Frankish battle-axe which was
the official badge of NORTHAG.
• Multinational Shields: Surrounding the
central shield are smaller shields
representing the member nations or
specific corps under NORTHAG&#39;s
command; such as the German eagle, or
the the UK&#39;s Lion.
• Laurel Wreath: The blue laurel wreath is
the traditional symbol for honour and
victory.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
bruises, or chips. View Images.
• 3 cm. x 23.5 cm. x 23.5 cm.
Dimensions:
 3 cm. x 23.5 cm. x 23.5 cm.
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Maior G.F. Hammond - Dedication Plate - Northern Army Group (NORTHAG)

Large Traditional hand-Decorated Safi
Ceramic Bowl
• Crafted from local red clay native to the
Atlantic coastal city of Safi, Morocco.
• This is a traditional Moroccan “Gsaa&#34; 39
a massive, heavy-duty communal serving
platter or bowl, and was made between
1970 & 1999.
• This bowl uses antimony oxide for the
yellow background. and other oxides like
red and yellow ochre for design.
• There is a central geometric floral
medallion surrounded by symmetrical
stylized scrollwork and a matching
patterned outer border.
• In very good condition, no cracks,
breaks, but one chip under the lip. View
Images.
• 10.2 cm. x 40 cm. x 40 cm.
Dimensions:
 10.2 cm. x 40 cm. x 40 cm.
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Large Traditional hand-Decorated Safi Ceramic Bowl

Large Serving Bowl from Tunisia
• This bowl is specifically from the
pottery village of Nabeul.
• The stamp on the bottom depicting a
hand holding a paintbrush or stylus
represents the intricate freehand
brushstroke work done in the decorative
ateliers of Nabeul.
• The swirling, stylized vines that spiral
outward from the centre of the bowl
represent the &#34;Tree of Life&#34; or &#34;Lowiza&#34;
motif. The way the branches split and
entwine represents interconnected
ancestral roots and generations.
• The &#34;speckled&#34; styling represents
seeds or grains, which are symbols of
fertility, wealth, and prosperity.
• Traditional ceramics in Nabeul are fired
in a down-draft wood-burning or gas
kilns constructed from local firebrick.
• Because this is low fired pottery, the
traditional glaze may contain lead, so this
bowl would be for display purposes.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, or chips. View Images.
• 8 cm. x 36 cm. x 36 cm.
Dimensions:
8 cm. x 36 cm. x 36 cm.
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Large Serving Bowl from Tunisia

Porcelaine de France - Cake Stand
• &#34;Porcelaine de France&#34; does not refer
to a specific manufacturing company.
Instead, it functions as a highly
recognized collective regional backstamp
and export brand used by a independent
porcelain manufacturers based in the
Limoges region of France.
• This piece was made in the Limoges
region of France during the mid-20th
century (typically dating between the
1950&#39;s & 1970&#39;s.
• The Pattern Code is categorized under
P1F2 by replacements registries.
• The Logo: Features a circular stamp
with the text &#34;PORCELAINE DE
FRANCE&#34; wrapped around a central
monogram. The gold-coloured text
&#34;Hand Painted&#34; underneath indicates
that the floral patterns were applied by
hand, rather than just machine-printed
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, stains, or chips. No building
wear. View Images.
• 11 cm. x 27.5 cm. x 27.5 cm.
Dimensions:
11 cm. x 27.5 cm. x 27.5 cm.
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Porcelaine de France - Cake Stand

A.J. Wilkinson Ltd.- Windsor Castle
Collector Plate
• The Royal Staffordshire Pottery factory
officially opened in 1896 and closed its
doors in 1964.
• The plate features a creamy-white base
and a distinctive square form with
scalloped corners. It was produced
during the 1940&#39;s to 1950&#39;s.
• The Royal Staffordshire Pottery created
the &#34;There&#39;ll Always Be An England&#34;
plate series to tap into a massive wave of
patriotic pride and booming post-WWIl.
• This plate belongs to the mid-century
&#34;There&#39;ll Always Be An England&#34; set of
six plates.
• In excellent condition, no stains, cracks,
breaks, or chips. View Images.
• 1.75 cm. x 23 cm. x 23 cm.
Dimensions:
1.75 cm. x 23 cm. x 23 cm.
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A.J. Wilkinson Ltd.- Windsor Castle Collector Plate

Three &#34;Blue Mikado&#34; Pattern - Royal
Crown Derby 7-inch Dessert Plates /
Tea Plates
• Designed in 1894 by Thomas Amos
Reed, the art director at the Derby
porcelain factory.
• Inspired by Chinoiserie styles and the
release of Gilbert and Sullivan&#39;s 1885
comic opera, The Mikado.
• The precise production year can be
determined by analyzing three specific
elements of the Royal Crown Derby
backstamp.
• In 1940 the logo was marked with &#34;III&#34;
below the Made in England stamp.
• Wares stamped in 1940 hold historic
interest because they were manufactured
right at the onset of World War II, just
before British pottery restrictions halted
luxury gold-gilded production in favor of
plain wartime utility wares.
• All in excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, or chips. View Images.
• 1.5 cm. x 18 cm. x 18 cm.
Dimensions:
 1.5 cm. x 18 cm. x 18 cm.
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Three &#34;Blue Mikado&#34; Pattern - Royal Crown Derby 7-inch Dessert Plates / Tea Plates

Set of Two - &#34;Antique German
Thuringian Porcelain Cabinet Plates&#34;
• These plates were produced by the
Greiner Family in the Limbach and
Großbreitenbach porcelain factories in
Thuringian Highlands of Germany.
• The Greiner family wanted to
&#34;mimic&#34;the &#34;crossed swords&#34; of the Meissen,
and used the &#34;clover leaf&#34; as their logo.
• These are cobalt blue & raised white
enamel &#34;Merletto&#34; Venetian Lace Pattern
• There are hand painted &#39;
&#34;Clover Mark” (C. 1890-1910 on the bases of each plate.
• One in excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, or chips. The other shows some
surface wear. View Images.
• 1.5 cm. x 13.8 cm. x 13.8 cm.
Dimensions:
 1.5 cm. x 13.8 cm. x 13.8 cm.
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Set of Two - &#34;Antique German Thuringian Porcelain Cabinet Plates&#34;

Vintage Frankoma &#34;Bird Themed&#34; Trivet
• The company was founded in 1933 by
John Frank in Norman, Oklahoma, but
the facility closed down in 2010.
• The Frankoma Pottery Co. which is
used local Oklahoma clay blends, such
as Ada clay or reddish Oklahoma clay to
create their distinctive pieces.
• Based on the markings and the
composition of the clay visible on the
back, this specific Frankoma 8TR bird
trivet was manufactured between 1986
and 1993
• The official name for the colour of this
glaze is Peach Glow.
• In excellent condition, no cracks,
breaks, or chips. View Images.
• 2 cm. x16 cm. x 16 cm.
Dimensions:
 2 cm. x16 cm. x 16 cm.
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Vintage Frankoma &#34;Bird Themed&#34; Trivet

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Hand-stitched birch bark teepee mounted on a sweetgrass-wrapped base, handcrafted at Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario, 1950s-1970s; supported by twig poles and incorporating a miniature birch bark canoe with paddles and a carved bear figure. Approx. 18 mm x 15.5 cm x 13.3 cm overall. Very good condition, no rips, tears or breaks noted.

Handcrafted birch bark teepee diorama with canoe, paddles and bear figure

Front view of birch bark teepee showing interior figure, canoe and bear

Rear and side view of teepee with sweetgrass base and canoe detail

Seller-provided information card detailing materials, origin, era and dimensions

Natural birch bark panels with light tan exterior, interior lined with twigs; braided pale-green sweetgrass edging; small canoe and paddles in reddish bark tones; dark bear carving; interior human figure in cloth and birch bark.

Vintage Ojibwe Birch Bark Teepee Diorama

Vintage Handcrafted First Nations
Birch Bark Teepee Diorama
• This was made as a tourist item by
Ojibwe Curve Lake First Nation in Ont.
• The structure is meticulously stitched
from natural birch bark and supported by
real twigs. The base and borders are
wrapped with woven sweetgrass.
• There is a canoe &#34;wikiwâm&#34; & paddles &#34;abwi&#34; on one side.
• Bear or &#34;Makwa&#34; is a spiritual being:
- The bear is considered a keeper of
medicine and herbal knowledge due to
its resourcefulness in the forests.
Bear represents physical strength,
fierce courage, and protection over the
home or community.
- The bear is one of the foundational
clans in many communities, traditionally
responsible for defence & guarding
• This miniature diorama was made
between the 1950&#39;s & 1970&#39;s.
• In very good condition, no rips,
tears, or breaks. View Images.
• 18 mm. x 15.5 cm. x 13.3 cm.
Dimensions:
 18 mm. x 15.5 cm. x 13.3 cm.
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Lot #37: Vintage Handcrafted First Nations Birch Bark Teepee Diorama

Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Mon, September 14 2026 Category A: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Pickup Location: Balfour Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9A 1S1 View Map (opens in new window)

Lot #37: Vintage Handcrafted First Nations Birch Bark Teepee Diorama

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Mon, September 14 2026 Category A: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Pickup Location: Balfour Avenue, Victoria, BC, V9A 1S1 View Map (opens in new window)

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