Northwest Coast Carved Whale Tooth Amulet

Description:

Northwest Coast Carved Whale Tooth Amulet, c. 19th century, the female figure wearing a traditional hat and giving birth, two stylized whales at the lower sides and back, incised detail, ht. 4 1/2 in.

Provenance: A private New England collection.
Estimate $10,000-15,000


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