Native American, Western, American, and Southern Auction
Fri, May 21, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 905
Northwest Coast Carved Wood Halibut Hook
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
late 19th century, possibly Salish tribal origins, carved of two pieces and assembled with fiber wrappings, canoe form in center flanked by two animal heads,ÿ octopus tentacles on sides, iron hook on other piece, 9-3/4 in. - Provenance: Private Florida Collection
old dark patina, loss to top section of figural carved piece, breaks to fiber wrapping, several small splits and chips, overall wear
