Rare Northwest Coast Wood Bowl

of deeply convex rectangular form, the bulging walls finely carved and incised, with a totemic creature on the short ends, the long sides with panels of vertical stripes, the flattened rim with linear decorations; rich aged brown patina overall with remains of resinous surface.

Acquired from William Channing, New York, NY

Deep vertical split on one end but stable. Typical overall wear and sticky.
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