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American Mid-Century Carved And Painted Kwakiutl Wall Plaque of a Beaver

$240
£181.78
€208.77
CA$336.32
A$365.65
CHF 193.87
MX$4,383.17
NOK 2,463.94
SEK 2,257.30
DKK 1,560.26

About the Item

Vintage Native American carved and painted Kwakiutl wall plaque of a beaver (signed: GEORGE MATILPI-1972)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL71691stDibs: LU977947272232

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