RARE NORTHWEST COAST NATIVE AMERICAN SPEAKER’S STAFF

RARE NORTHWEST COAST NATIVE AMERICAN SPEAKER’S STAFF. Late 19th century. This nicely carved cypress staff depicting three human figures; the topmost holding a fish and wearing the headdress of a cat, the middle figure holding a staff with conical headdress and the bottom figure wearing a trunkated headdress, holding a rabbit and standing on a turtle head(?). The staff surmounted by a pommel grip and having an elongated tip. Probably Pacific coast of Vancouver island. SIZE: L 33 3/4″ PROVENANCE: From a private Maine collection. CONDITION: Very fine original condition with good patina. All carvings intact except top figure’s arms may be repaired or replacement. 9-96703 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3293	$0.00	RARE NORTHWEST COAST NATIVE AMERICAN SPEAKER’S STAFF. Late 19th century. This nicely carved cypress staff depicting three human figures; the topmost holding a fish and wearing the headdress of a cat, the middle figure holding a staff with conical headdress and the bottom figure wearing a trunkated headdress, holding a rabbit and standing on a turtle head(?). The staff surmounted by a pommel grip and having an elongated tip. Probably Pacific coast of Vancouver island. SIZE: L 33 3/4″ PROVENANCE: From a private Maine collection. CONDITION: Very fine original condition with good patina. All carvings intact except top figure’s arms may be repaired or replacement. 9-96703 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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