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19th C. Tlingit Wood Spoon / Ladle, Nacre Shell Inlay

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19th C. Tlingit Wood Spoon / Ladle, Nacre Shell Inlay

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Description

Native American, Alaska, Fort Wrangel, Tlingit, ca. 1890 CE. A splendid, hand-carved wood spoon or ladle with a graceful, sloping bowl and an intricate totem-like handle adorned with 8 lustrous nacre shell inlays that form the eyes of the animals. The underside of the shoulder is inscribed "Fort Wrangle / Alaska - / June 20, 1890." Size: 11" L x 2.5" W (27.9 cm x 6.4 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private West Jordon, Utah, USA collection

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Condition

Some nicks and abrasions to surface, all commensurate with age, and minor chipping to peripheries of inlays, but otherwise, intact and excellent with nice preservation of detail. Rich patina to wood. "Fort Wrangle / Alaska - / June 20, 1890." inscribed with old collection number on underside of bowl.

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19th C. Tlingit Wood Spoon / Ladle, Nacre Shell Inlay

Name: 19th C. Tlingit Wood Spoon / Ladle, Nacre Shell Inlay
SKU: 157697642
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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