Rare Kwakiutl Sisuitl Beam Crest for Display in Longhouse 19th Century

$3,500 USD

Artist: Kwakiutl

Date: 1890

Materials: Cedar, red black and white native Pigments

Description: A ceremonial dance prop used in the winter ceremonies. This would have been placed over the door entry in the long house. The creature depicted is the sisuitl or lightning snake. Great old and original pigments , nice aged patina throughout. The piece makes an excellent display item.

Weight 3.0 lbs
Dimensions 25.25 × 4.0 × 2.0 in
Item Location

Canada

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Artist: Kwakiutl

Date: 1890

Materials: Cedar, red black and white native Pigments

Description: A ceremonial dance prop used in the winter ceremonies. This would have been placed over the door entry in the long house. The creature depicted is the sisuitl or lightning snake. Great old and original pigments , nice aged patina throughout. The piece makes an excellent display item.

 

 

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Weight 3.0 lbs
Dimensions 25.25 × 4.0 × 2.0 in
Item Location

Canada

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