Lot 473
Gene Thomas: Handsome Hand Carved Native American Indian with Eagle Headdress from Single Block of Indian Soap Stone. Gene Thomas (Onondaga Iroquois) is the fourth son of Chief Jacob E. Thomas, Sr., and is one of the best carvers active today. He was born on the Six Nations Reserve in southern Ontario on June 14, 1958 and is Onondaga (Wolf Clan). Gene began carving when he was 14 years old under the tutelage of his father. He started soapstone carving in 1980 and has been carving steadily ever since. He is recognized as a premier carver in both wood and soapstone, with his work in collections around the world. Canadian Indian soap stone of an Iroquois male wearing an elaborate eagle headdress. This piece is carved from a single piece of soap stone with stained accents in area of the the headdress. Sculpture is signed on the underside by Gene Thomas. Sculpture is in perfect condition, 9½ x 6 x 4" and weighs about 11 pounds. The amount of effort creating this piece is singularly impressive. Estimate Value $400 - UP
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