Chumash Whale - SOLD
Roger Heizer forgery
Circa 1930
Height 2 1/4" Length 3 1/2"
Provenance: Jim Conely, Los Angeles, CA
An interesting inlaid artifact that was sold as an authentic Chumash piece. In 1944 the Heye Foundation in New York published a collection of Chumash artifacts that were all forgeries. They were all purchased from the same source and years later discredited by Dr. Georgia Lee and others. A wonderful study piece.
Roger Heizer forgery
Circa 1930
Height 2 1/4" Length 3 1/2"
Provenance: Jim Conely, Los Angeles, CA
An interesting inlaid artifact that was sold as an authentic Chumash piece. In 1944 the Heye Foundation in New York published a collection of Chumash artifacts that were all forgeries. They were all purchased from the same source and years later discredited by Dr. Georgia Lee and others. A wonderful study piece.
Roger Heizer forgery
Circa 1930
Height 2 1/4" Length 3 1/2"
Provenance: Jim Conely, Los Angeles, CA
An interesting inlaid artifact that was sold as an authentic Chumash piece. In 1944 the Heye Foundation in New York published a collection of Chumash artifacts that were all forgeries. They were all purchased from the same source and years later discredited by Dr. Georgia Lee and others. A wonderful study piece.