Tlingit or Haida question...

[sandygold]

Does anyone know if these are Tlingit or Haida representations mats on ebay? If not, do you know where you could point me to where I could someone more knowledgeable?

Thanks

Set of Four Tlingit Haida Tribal Indian Alaskan Placemats Very Very Very Old | eBay

 

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[southfork]

There on plywood or maybe a door skin how old could they be .

 

[Buckleberry]

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[h=1]'very very very old'[/h]PLACEMATS I don't think historical use of placemats could ever qualify as "very, very, very old..." from the 50s maybe?

 

[unclemac]

collect them only as 50's kitsch..if that is you thing then fine...just do not confuse them with anything REMOTELY native american or artifact related. The form lines are in no way of any tribal tradition. Much like the Seattle Seahawks emblem isn't either.

 

[joshuaream]

I was just in Juneau a couple of weeks back, and they look like tourist items still for sale. I bought a box of smoked salmon that had a similar design on cedar wood for $40 (but it came with smoked salmon.)

Like Uncle Mac said, they might have kitsch appeal but not as artwork or artifacts. If you really want an opinion, just email a picture of them and the story to any of the galleries in Seattle or Vancouver. (Google Northwest Coast Art, Tlingit Art Gallery, etc. to find a gallery.)