A GOOD CEDARWOOD HAIDA GREASE BOWL in the Form of a Seal car...

Estimate

£3,500 - £5,500

A GOOD CEDARWOOD HAIDA GREASE BOWL in the Form of a Seal carved in stylised elongated flowing form with low relief panels, the front flippers flush to the bowl the tail flippers carved in a fluid continuation of the head and bowl, the interior with stain marks from use, the head and tail with darkened patina from handling and overall honey coloured patination.
33 cms long
PROVENANCE: Acquired by the mother of the vendor in the post-war period who lived in NW Canada.