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| Auction Closes At: |
10:10:00 07/26/2010 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
018. Large Haida or Tlinget Style Stone Pipe |
| Estimate: |
$3,000-$4,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$800.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$800.00 |
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| Category: |
Ethnographic and Tribal Art
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| Sub Category: |
Native American (North America and Eskimo)
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| Culture or Country: |
Northwest Coast.
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| Period: |
Early 20th century.
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| Size: |
7”L., 4-1/8”H. |
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| Description: |
A large carved black stone example depicting a stylized bear, with birdlike front paws, crouching over a reclining humanoid figure with expressive facial features. Exposed ribs on both sides of the bear. Overall traditional Northwest coast decorative elements throughout the carving. Large carved opening on the center of the bears back, connected to a mouth piece through the butt end. Intact, overall exc. cond. A very rare and unusual example. This pipe is much larger than normal and was most likely carved for the commercial market, possibly by a non-native American. |
| Provenance: |
Ex. Edmund Budde, Sr. collection, NYS., acquired in the 1950s. To present owner by descent. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$22.00 |
| International: |
$72.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Large Haida or Tlinget Style Stone Pipe
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