Haida Walrus Tusk Otter Pipe by Unknown Artist
Unknown Artist
Haida Walrus Tusk Otter Pipe
walrus tusk; abalone
sold together with “The Raven Steals the Light: Native American Tales” by Bill Reid and Robert Bringhurst, “Solitary Raven: Selected Writings of Bill Reid” by Bill Reid and Robert Bringhurst, “Bill Reid” by Doris Shadbolt and “The Black Canoe: Bill Reid and the Spirit of of Haida Gwaii” by Robert Bringhurst
2.75 x 7.5 x 1.5 in ( 7 x 19.1 x 3.8 cm ) ( overall )
Auction Estimate: $2,000.00 - $4,000.00
Price Realized $1,920.00
Sale date: June 25th 2024
Provenance:
Private Collection
Private Collection
This expertly carved pipe features a flared and rimmed receptacle above the head of a sea otter with large eyes and eyebrows. The sea otter’s flippers are beautifully rendered and feature an oval abalone inlay above each one. On the back of the sea otter is a transformation of a bear/human figure holding a package, possibly representing food, as otters hold their food in this manner. The sea otter’s tail curves towards the bear/human’s belly.
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