Featured Gilbert Hay Inuit Seal - Mounted?

Could be. The white rock is scratched where the front fins are. The question is what goes in the holes? I know you suggested be creative, but I am trying to get to the original artist vision. I sent an email to the Birches Gallery to see if they know.

 

That's a good start....

 

I heard back from the Birches Gallery. Will report back what I find out.

 

Not sure how it was attached, sorry Kiko

 

No problem. Thanks for looking. I have a call scheduled on Monday with the primary dealer to discuss base

 

maybe they'll buy it off u....?

 

Oh no. I wouldn’t give it up. It’s wonderful

 

Definitely report back. What an interesting find!

Hope you can get some kind of display set up.

 

As soon as I get all the pieces I will do that.

 

I talked to Herb Brown of Birches Galleries, who exhibits Gilbert Hay's work. The base is not part of the artist's vision, but was added at some point. He thinks that I should get someone to make a bone or antler rest but this would involve in his mind piercing the original piece to anchor it. He invited me to return to Nova Scotia (which I plan to do anyway) and work with an artist that specializes in working with Indigenous artists and he could make a rest for me. He could also repair the base. Unfortunately, I don't plan to bring my camper when I go to Nova Scotia/Newfoundland again, as the winds are too erratic and powerful for my truck slide in camper, which sits very high about the bed of a truck. I can't carry the heavy piece and base on a plane, so this is no go. I will have to figure something else out if I want to use the base.

 

I thought the siggy was on the base...........I guess not..!

 

No on one side of the seal. Sorry for the confusion. I try to mention all the details but I was so excited about posting this.

 

Yes. He said he would make me a guest at his B&B TidalViews near Digby. I’ve camped in Digby several times. The Nova Scotians and especially Newfoundlanders are the most hospitable and friendly group of people I’ve ever met.

 

no worries Kiko.....
while I find the base to be nice and in the theme.....if it's not part of the sculpture.......think about just tossing it..!

 

I’ve considered that too.