Tsimshian People, water spirit figure, 19th/20th c., Pacific Northwest Coast, in two parts (head is separate), carved wood, animal hair, trace polychrome pigment, modeled as a crawling spirit figure, a fin-like handle issuing from the center back, remnant old paper label, originally attached to a blanket worn by a shaman in dances, 11"h x 12"l x 4"w

Provenance: Property from the Estate of Martin Wright; J.J. Klejman, New York; Acquired from the above on December 20, 1969

Notes/Literature: Offered Christie's, Paris, Art d'Afrique, d'Oceanie et d'Amerique du nord, June 19, 2014, lot 139 (unsold)

Good, fine aged patina, scattered small nicks, scratches and rubbing to finish **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.