8958. Tlingit or Tsimshian Whale Bone Carved Pendant Talisman Amulet

Northwest Coast, Ca. 19th century AD

Ex. Mathias Komor, New York, label affixed on reverse.
Ex. Hertzberg Collection, Harvard University Art Museum.
A carved figural talisman holding a large salmon down the front of his torso with his two hands, fishes tail in his mouth. Knees held together supporting the fishes head. Carved with large expressive eyes. A perforated suspension slot carved in the top of his head. Size: 4-3/8 inches (10.8 cm) H. + Custom mount. Old patina. Intact, excellent condition

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