$875
Northwest Coast Whalebone Trap Stake, Tlingit, c. 19th century, tapering form, the openwork finial carved in the form of a profile totemic face surmounted by a bear, with metal stand, lg. 11 in. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, December 16, 1983, Lot 63; Barbara Johnson Collection, New Jersey. Estimate $500-700 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-07-22