Harold Alfred Northwest Coast Hammered Copper Wall Plaque

Harold Alfred (Kwakwaka'wakw), wall plaque in hammered copper, featuring an engraved Northwest Coast formline eagle design. The shield-form plaque, fashioned in the shape of a traditional tinaa or copper, displays a planished surface with a two-tone patina. The central design incorporates hatching for shading and traditional ovoid and u-shape elements. The reverse bears an incised signature reading H. Alfred positioned beneath a stylized zoomorphic motif, possibly a whale or salmon. A copper hanging bracket is soldered to the reverse. Dimensions: 9"W x 1"H Weight: 1.1 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:$50

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