Premier Auction - Session II - September 16, 2023
Sat, Sep 16, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1166
Kwakwaka'wakw Whalebone Dagger
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Northwest Coast, fossilized whale bone, cord wrapped handle, metal guard, handle incised with traditional decoration, inset abalone eyes, 19-1/4 x 2-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, New York; Sotheby's, New York, November 30, 1999, lot 268, acquired at the above auction; Property from an Important Western Collector
Condition
overall handling wear commensurate with age, tiny loss/chip at tip of blade
Private Collection, New York; Sotheby's, New York, November 30, 1999, lot 268, acquired at the above auction; Property from an Important Western Collector
