Northwest Coast Effigy Halibut Hook

Description:

Northwest Coast Effigy Halibut Hook, 19th century, carved in the form of a stylized standing seal, with open mouth and holding a clamshell, with metal hook and cane wrapping, on metal base, ht. 10 in.

Provenance: The Rosman collection, New York City; W.E. Channing & Co., Santa Fe, auction, March 20, 1993, Lot 196.
Estimate $1,200-1,800


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