Elm Beaver Effigy Ladle
Eastern Great Lakes Woodlands, circa 1780-1835

This otter effigy gains its strength sculpturally from the seamless deep sweep off the handle, up its body, and into the plane of its raised arms. Open carving between the animals' arms and head. Fine warm surface with edge wear from use, including chip on left shoulder.


L. 9 1/8 in.

Provenance: Andy Warhol Collection, lot 2514, Sotheby's New York, 1988.

The Peter Brams Collection

Estimate: $6,000-9,000

The Peter Brams Collection of Important Woodlands Indian Art

Fine untouched surface with edge wear from use, including chip on left shoulder.