Lot 896

Two Northwest Coast Carved and Painted Whales

Estimate: $400 - $600

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late 20th century, "Jonah and the Whale" carved and polychrome killer whale decorated with multiple faces, walrus ivory teeth, and figure of Jonah in mouth, attached label to base attributes the carver as Jasper Peter, 7 x 13-1/2 in.; white painted beluga whale figure, unsigned, length 23 in. - Provenance: Private Florida Collection - Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Condition

Jonah whale with loose fin and some surface wear, possibly missing spray from spout, marked reference number on underside, beluga with slight wear to paint