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Tlingit Paintbrush with Figurative Handle — Tlingit Paintbrush with Figurative Handle
Tlingit Paintbrush with Figurative Handle

Tlingit Paintbrush with Figurative Handle

This Tlingit paintbrush features a figurative handle that reflects the rich artistic traditions of the Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples. The functional tool is elevated to an art object through its intricate sculptural design and cultural significance.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

The Amy & Elliot Lawrence Collection

May 24, 2022

Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000

Lot 32

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Tlingit Paintbrush with Figurative Handle, Tlingit Paintbrush with Figurative Handle

This Tlingit paintbrush features a figurative handle that reflects the rich artistic traditions of the Pacific Northwest Indigenous peoples. The functional tool is elevated to an art object through its intricate sculptural design and cultural significance.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Cultural, Functional Art, Traditional, Native American, Carved Wood, Earthy Tones, Sculptural, Decorative, Tlingit, Figurative