05-12-201205-12-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2596BBoston
May 12, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Northwest Coast Carved and Painted Wood Canoe Model

Sell one like this
$9,480$8,000
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2596BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 12, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Northwest Coast Carved and Painted Wood Canoe Model, c. 19th century, painted on both sides with a complex form-line design, a model of a large war canoe or "head" canoe, (cracks),lg. 37 in.

Note: The large version was no longer made as of the early 19th century.
Estimate $10,000-15,000