#48 • Fred Machetanz "Chilkat Dancer" Stone Lithograph

Part of December 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $950.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

A stone lithograph c.1962 by the late Alaskan artist, Fred Machetanz (1908-2002) entitled "Chilkat Dancer". The work depicts a Southcentral Alaskan Chilkat performing a legendary dance while wearing an oversized mask and bear claw necklace. Behind him is the narrow entrance to the tribal community house, decorated with characteristic totemic designs. Titled lower left, marked Edition-100, and hand-signed in graphite lower right. Professionally matted within a complementary frame measuring approximately 24.5" x 20.5" overall; sight view of 12" x 9".