19th c., Tlingit or Haida, old surface, made in two parts in characteristic form depicting the raven with box of daylight clutched in its open beak; a humanoid figure reclines on its back and a frog on the beak of a Kingfisher bites the reclining figure's tongue; the underside relief-carved with the image of a hawk; painted pair of conjoined eyes and secondary traditional motifs, rattle pellets within, painted black, red and pale blue; 13.25"
Provenance: Butterfields, San Francisco, 11/18 2002, lot 1172, Ethnographic
NOTE: Apologies, we cannot approve bidders during the auction.

Small spots of wear and paint rubbing commensurate with age.

Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email or telephone to our gallery. Any condition statement given either verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. CRN bears no responsibility for error or omission. All items are sold as is. All sales are final.