Lot 116
GERALD LAZARE (1927- ) AND LEWIS PARKER (1926-2011)
Note:
A label on the reverse of this artwork explains, “A young man accompanied by an uncle, presents to a girl of his choice gifts which if accepted, signifies that they will co-habit for a certain time until betrothal is determined.
Around the girls are casual members of her family, there to assess the worth of her dowry.
Beyond is a group painting and interpreting the symbols that are on a longhouse.
In the background is a group of men erecting a stockage around the village.
The scene beyond is typical of the Huronia flats area, near Midland, Ontario.”