A NATIVE AMERICAN CARVED WOOD SHAMAN'S STAFF,Probably early 20th century. The cylindrical section with tapering point surmounted by a sea creature, and two birds flanking a standing figure with a shark or dogfish emblem incised on the chest, the grip with deeply grooved parallel bands and compressed globular handle; dark patina. Northwest Coast. Rubbed knob. Mounted on a black-painted wood block - 31 3/4 inches high, 33 3/4 gross height. Estimate $3,500-4,500
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's, New York Sale - November 28, 1989
