RARE 19TH CENTURY HAIDA OR TLINGIT FRONTLET-SHELL INLAY Fresh to the market from a private French Collection Start Price USD 1.00 Current Price USD 18,600.00 Time Left - Bid Count 28 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 End Time Sunday, September 07, 2008 Location Honolulu, Hawaii See more about 'RARE 19TH CENTURY HAIDA OR TLINGIT FRONTLET-SHELL INLAY' Description ALL OF OUR AUCTIONS ARE PRIVATE DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING FAKE EMAILS SENT TO UNDERBIDDERS. This exquisite masterpiece came from a private source in France and is absolutely fresh to the market! Measuring 6 3/4" in height by 6" in width, it has a well used patina and is exactly as we purchased it. The paint appears to be mineral pigments and the Shaman's frontlet is mounted on a custom museum style base. A beautiful piece of Northwest Coast sculpture, it is truly a piece of museum quality and like all of our auctions it is being listed without any reserve so good luck. This piece was extremely difficult to photograph and is much better in person. If you would like any further photos etc please feel free to email us as we will attempt to provide as good of details as possible. Also, the sculpture has a lovely warm patina and dates to the 19th century in our opinion. We also guarantee that this masterpiece is genuine so good luck and don't let this exquisite museum quality object pass you by. Be sure to check out the beautiful 19th century shaman's Eskimo mask we have listed as well as some very early Eskimo paintings. Due to the importance of this item, it will be very carefully packed and shipped by Fed Ex for a cost of $40.00 in the US or $85.00 foreign. We prefer checks, money orders or bank wires in payment for this item. All sales final. Payment must be received within 7 days of auction ending. Check out my other items! Place a Bid!