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THBFine Tlingit Ceremonial Hat - Frog Clan
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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LiveNov 16, 2023
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**This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.**
Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, United States, Alaska, or Canada, Tlingit, ca. late 20th century CE. An outstanding and rare frog clan ceremonial hat made from wood inlaid with nacre shells, and the interior is lined with a white rabbit fur, and 2 white ermine pelts form the exterior tassels. This piece comes in a large glass case. This hat was traditionally worn by a person of importance and would mark the clan affiliation, undoubtedly the frog serving as the crest. The frog is an animal of great importance in Northwest Coast art and culture symbolizing rebirth and change, living in two worlds, in water and on land, and was believed to be the spirit helper of shamans. Given its vocal ability to croak and trill, the frog is highly regarded as a great communicator, who represents the voice of the people, and the calls / songs are believed to be magical, containing divine power. Size: 11" Diameter x 14.75" H (27.9 cm x 37.5 cm); case: 16" L x 16" W x 24.5" H (40.6 cm x 40.6 cm x 62.2 cm)
Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.
This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.
Provenance: private West Jordon, Utah, USA collection
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#178560Condition
Chips and losses to some shell inlays. Stable pressure fissures to wood on frog's head, otherwise intact. Some fraying and wear to interior / fur on rim. Overall excellent and choice. Comes with large glass display case.
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