Description:

Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, United States or Canada, Tlingit or Haida people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine marine mammal bone totem pendant carved into 3 stacked zoomorphic and anthropomorphic beings. The pointed beak end is a bird, next is a bear or wolf, and sitting on top is a crouching human figure and each form is inlaid with nacre shell eyes. The narrow edge and top of the central animal head are drilled through, perhaps for suspension on a cord as a protective and symbolic talisman. Size: 6" L x 0.75" W (15.2 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: private Brevard, North Carolina, USA collection

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#171012

  • Condition: Mineral deposits and patina in recessed areas and natural bone striations. Minor nicks to nacre, otherwise intact and excellent.

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