1870
Bone
Early 19th century
Height 1 1/4" Length 4 1/8"
Provenance: Private Northwest collection
Bushells Auction House, Seattle, WA
Amulets like this were primarily employed by shamans of the Northwest Coast. Shaman's charms are recognizable with certain types of imagery unique to shamanic calling such as animals (often with skeletal features) and figures in transformation etc. Rare with well worn warm patina.
1870
Bone
Early 19th century
Height 1 1/4" Length 4 1/8"
Provenance: Private Northwest collection
Bushells Auction House, Seattle, WA
Amulets like this were primarily employed by shamans of the Northwest Coast. Shaman's charms are recognizable with certain types of imagery unique to shamanic calling such as animals (often with skeletal features) and figures in transformation etc. Rare with well worn warm patina.
