Tlinkit Carved Wood Seal Bowl

20th Century

3.5" H x 14.375" L x 5.75" W

Hand Carved from a Dark Wood with 2 Inlaid Abalone Eyes, Sharp White Teeth, 3 Inlaid Abalone Shells Around Edge of Bowl and Carved Details

In Very Good Condition but Missing 3 Teeth

Tlingit carved wood seal bowls are significant cultural artifacts, historically used as grease or feast bowls during ceremonial potlatches and meals. These bowls are typically carved from a single block of wood, such as alder or cedar, and often feature inlays of materials like abalone or operculum shell.