$9,400
Northwest Coast Carved Wood Figure, Tlingit (? ), 19th century, the standing figure bent at the knees, the large head with ovoid mouth, stylized oversized eyes and brows, and ringed knob (possibly representing the pot latch) projecting from the top, the body with arms held up to the chest, one grasping a knife, the knees are carved to represent faces, red and black painted details including a European waist coat, (one arm reglued, loss to base), ht. 10 1/4 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-09-10