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A FINE NORTHWEST COAST HALIOTIS SHELL SHAMAN'S CHARM
Carved as a sculpin with pierced eyes and incised features, the tail carved from a separate piece of shell and attached with twisted fibre, pierced for suspension
8.9cm. high
Carved as a sculpin with pierced eyes and incised features, the tail carved from a separate piece of shell and attached with twisted fibre, pierced for suspension
8.9cm. high
Provenance
Lord Blossom
Christie's London, July 16, 1975, lot 110
Christie's London, July 16, 1975, lot 110
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20.825% of the hammer price for lots with values up to NLG 200,000. If the hammer price exceeds the NLG 200,000 then the premium is calculated at 20.825% of the first NLG 200,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of NLG 200,000.
Sale room notice
Please note that the size should read: 8.5cm. high