Tlingit, Alaska, Northwest Coast
Wood
Provenance: Southwest trade
This carved wood staff features a wolf rendered as the handle, the head turned and detailed with formline-influenced carving consistent with Tlingit work of the late 19th century. Staffs and canes of this type were produced both for ceremonial use and for the outside trade market, with figural animal handles among the most recognizable forms. The wolf is a principal crest animal among several Tlingit clans and carries hereditary significance within Northwest Coast social structure.
The carving shows a well-worn honey patina developed through age and handling, the surface smooth and consistent across the figure. The wolf head is modeled with confidence, the features defined by incised lines and modeled planes rather than applied decoration. Its condition and carving quality are consistent with a working object of some age rather than a purely commercial production.
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Tlingit, Alaska, Northwest Coast
Wood
Provenance: Southwest trade
This carved wood staff features a wolf rendered as the handle, the head turned and detailed with formline-influenced carving consistent with Tlingit work of the late 19th century. Staffs and canes of this type were produced both for ceremonial use and for the outside trade market, with figural animal handles among the most recognizable forms. The wolf is a principal crest animal among several Tlingit clans and carries hereditary significance within Northwest Coast social structure.
The carving shows a well-worn honey patina developed through age and handling, the surface smooth and consistent across the figure. The wolf head is modeled with confidence, the features defined by incised lines and modeled planes rather than applied decoration. Its condition and carving quality are consistent with a working object of some age rather than a purely commercial production.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
