Lot 92
  • 92

Northwest Coast Wood Bowl

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

Description

  • wood, shells
of rectangular form, finely carved on the short ends with a pair of stylized totemic creatures, the longer sides with panels of lineal designs, the flattened rim decorated with white shells.

Condition

Deep splits on the short ends, missing shell inlay. Typical overall wear.
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