Lot 108
  • 108

Tlingit Wood Pipe

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • wood
carved in the form of a crouching frog, with sensitively carved facial details, including wide set oval eye rims and high rounded brow line; a cylindrical metal bowl inset on the back.

Provenance

Betty Sterling Collection, Hawaii

Condition

Hairline split on the mouthpiece but otherwise very good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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