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Lot description
**Originally Listed At $1300** Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, made by Ivan Otterlifter (Cherokee/adopted Tlingit, 1936-1999), ca. 1975 CE. Expertly carved from cedar wood, a large spoon/scoop with a figural handle depicting a finely modeled kneeling shaman with an avian headdress that presents remarkable details and has an articulated beak that actually opens and closes and tailfeathers that simultaneously serve as the shaman's pectoral and also display movement. The bird faces the skies as if it is about to soar into the celestial realm. Its plumage is meticulously incised with markings and feathered tufts. Contributing further to its aesthetic, are 7 mother of pearl (nacre) inlays on the eyes, beak, wings, and tailfeathers - the tailfeathers doubling as the kneeling figure's pectoral. A wonderful piece by this accomplished native sculptor. Size: 6" W x 18" H (15.2 cm x 45.7 cm); 19.375" H (49.2 cm) on included custom stand. Ivan Otterlifter was a member of the Cherokee nation who was adopted by the Tlingit and made artwork in the Pacific Northwest tradition; his work had a high profile, for example being featured by Bonham's (https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/13668/lot/6103/). Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #148550