Description:
Northwest Coast Wood Janus Figure, Tlingit, fourth quarter 19th century, the front in the form of an avian figure with a humanoid head, standing on a highly stylized head, the reverse an owl with stylized animal heads on the wings and a human face on the abdomen, red and black painted details, (repaired crack at base),ht. 11 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection, Stowe, Vermont; Skinner, September 10, 2005, Lot 232.
Estimate $3,000-4,000
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American Indian & Tribal Art
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