The Steven Michaan Collection of North Tribal Indian Art : The Art of the Spirit World : Woodlands
Eastern Great Lakes Woodlands
Medicine Bowl with Reductive Manitou Maple Burl, 6 ½” Length, c.1760-1780
A small to medium sized medicine or ceremonial bowl.
The shaped raised ends form the outline of a horned Manitou.
The whole has evidence of an extensive use history with exceptional patination
and an overall dark color and beaded rim.
