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Haida Historic carved potlatch spoon

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
Haida Historic carved potlatch spoon
This ceremonial spoon is beautifully and deeply carved. It has multiple totemic figures carved on its handle, which is joined with 2 copper nails to the bowl of the spoon. The spoon is joined by wire to a plexi custom made stand:

Mountain goat horn

circa 9 7/8” long

excellent condition with a very slight scrape to one edge of the bottom of the spoon

ex: Fred and Mimi Boschan Collection (purchased privately); Marcy Burns Collection, 1988

The images on this spoon represent figures who are well known to students of Historic Northwest Coast art. A spoon such as this was probably meant to be used in a potlatch ceremony.

$3500.

(M88.1)

More Information

Period:	1980-1999
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	M88.1
Incollect Reference #:	677780

Dimensions

W.	9.675 in;
W.	24.57 cm;

Message from Seller:

Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC, located at 520 East 72nd Street in New York City, specializes in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery, and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer pieces from Taxco, Mexico. With over 30 years of experience, Marcy Burns offers expert consultation, appraisals, and full warranties on the objects it sells. Reach them at 212-439-9257 or info@marcyburns.com.