Lot 34
  • 34

Northwest Coast Wood Effigy Spoon, probably Nootka

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood
finely carved with a pointed bowl, the finial in the shape of a stylized bird, perhaps a grouse, with a flattened crest and long, elegant beak.

Condition

Very good original condition. Old collection label on the underside of bowl.
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