Tlingit Polychrome Wood Carving

Description:

Tlingit Polychrome Wood Carving, c. last quarter 19th century, depicting a shaman riding on the back of a sculpin, the figure attached with a metal screw, with red, black, and blue/green pigment, (wood loss),lg. 19 in.
Estimate $3,000-3,500


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