2780 - Native North American Tlingit Effigy of a Seal. Alaska, late 19th-early 20th century A.D. Finely carved head facing upwards with open mouth bristling with teeth, abalone shell inserts, the sides with images of sucker fish in relief, oval plaques surround the basin rim, tiny white beads used as accents; made by Rudolph Walton and Augustus Bean (1864-1951 & 1850-1926). See The British Museum, item no. Am1976,03.12; Saint Louis Art Museum, item no. 275:1982. 755 grams, 38.3 cm (15 in.).

Native North American Tlingit Effigy of a Seal. Alaska, late 19th-early 20th century A.D. Finely carved head facing upwards with open mouth bristling with teeth, abalone shell inserts, the sides with images of sucker fish in relief, oval plaques surround the basin rim, tiny white beads used as accents; made by Rudolph Walton and Augustus Bean (1864-1951 & 1850-1926). See The British Museum, item no. Am1976,03.12; Saint Louis Art Museum, item no. 275:1982. 755 grams, 38.3 cm (15 in.). Bonham's, Los Angeles, U.S.A., 11 December 2018, no.422. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. Augustus Bean (1850-1926) and Rudolf Walton (1867-1951) were a Tlingit carving duo from Sitka Alaska. They were active in the late 19th to early 20th centuries. They are best known for their highly detailed style, often using embellishments such as beads, bone, and ivory inlays. This form of embellishment became a signature style for the duo. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.