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THBAn Extraordinary Tlingit 'Oyster Catcher' Rattle
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145 East Walnut Avenue
Monrovia, CA 91016
United States
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LiveOct 4, 2022
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- Lot Description
Pre-1890
A delicately carved polychrome wood rattle in the form of an Oyster Catcher, with an attached carved and polychrome bone beak and multiple inset abalone shell accents, comprised of three wood sections, one dowelled for the elongated neck, the other two hollowed sections forming the body of rattle and held together with sinew lashes
14" H x 3.75" W x 7" D
Provenance: An Important Corporate Art Collection, New, York, NY
Notes: A metallic label affixed to bronze base reads: "abc within blue circle, N.Y. Art with A - 0266." Another inventory label with barcode and similar logo affixed to base.Overall good condition with light scratches, scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use. An older and thoughtful repair to base of neck. One missing abalone eye and other possible older replacements to inset shells. Lashings probably replaced to sides of rattle and handle.Condition
Base: ebonized bronze, 7" L x 2.25" W. - Shipping Info
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