#55 • 19th C. Tlingit Copper Fighting Dagger

Part of October 2023 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $5,300.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

An 19th Century Tlingit copper quoth-lar, or fighting dagger of large and unusual size and detail, featuring a long double-edged blade, beveled on the front and flat on the back, with a leather wrapped grip. The pommel is an intricately designed cast bear head with visible teeth, curled snout, and abalone inlay eyes. Note en verso indicates it was collected in 1901 by Sir Douglas Stephenson-Cyzer from the Douglas area. Measures approximately 22.5" x 4.75" at the widest.