ANTIQUE NORTHWEST COAST CARVED WOODEN FIGURE, TLINGIT, 19TH CENTURY.

ANTIQUE NORTHWEST COAST CARVED WOODEN FIGURE, TLINGIT, 19TH CENTURY. Long beaked avian figure with frog held in tip of beak. Character of surface carved, parallels that of early Northwest coast sculpture in that small, regular divots set up a uniform and pleasing surface texture in the wood. Bird’s face, beak, eyes, wings, and tail, and the frog are highlighted with black, red, or light green paint. Consignor states that he was told and believes that this figure may have been used by a Shaman. SIZE: 11” tall. CONDITION: One feather of bird’s left wing broken, breakage on top of frog’s head; right side of bird’s head, fronts of feet, and tail feathers broken. Multiple minor chips and general surface abrasion apparent; paint has a wonderful old look and is worn and wonderfully patinaed. 4-55167 (7,500-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3602	$5,462.00	ANTIQUE NORTHWEST COAST CARVED WOODEN FIGURE, TLINGIT, 19TH CENTURY. Long beaked avian figure with frog held in tip of beak. Character of surface carved, parallels that of early Northwest coast sculpture in that small, regular divots set up a uniform and pleasing surface texture in the wood. Bird’s face, beak, eyes, wings, and tail, and the frog are highlighted with black, red, or light green paint. Consignor states that he was told and believes that this figure may have been used by a Shaman. SIZE: 11” tall. CONDITION: One feather of bird’s left wing broken, breakage on top of frog’s head; right side of bird’s head, fronts of feet, and tail feathers broken. Multiple minor chips and general surface abrasion apparent; paint has a wonderful old look and is worn and wonderfully patinaed. 4-55167 (7,500-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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