SUPERB NORTHWEST COAST RAVEN RATTLE - 19TH CENTURY Tlingit or Haida from a New England estate - NO RESERVE Start Price USD 1.00 Current Price USD 45,255.00 Time Left - Bid Count 69 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 03, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 13, 2008 Location Honolulu, Hawaii See more about 'SUPERB NORTHWEST COAST RAVEN RATTLE - 19TH CENTURY' Description ALL OF OUR AUCTIONS ARE PRIVATE DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING FAKE EMAILS SENT TO UNDERBIDDERS. We are listing this rare museum piece like all of our auctions without any reserve. From an estate in New England, this iconic item was used by a shaman and has a great patina from wear and use. Absolutely guaranteed genuine, this marvelous object which has a tremendous presence, is fresh to the market and has a custom museum designed base for display. Considered one of the ten most important cultural objects in the Tribal art world, it measures 13 1/2" in length and 4" at the greatest width and it should attract some spirited bidding worldwide. Also, for you overseas buyers now is the time to take advantage of the weak US dollar so good luck and be sure to check out our other interesting listings. Due to the importance of this sacred object it will be very carefully double boxed and shipped by Federal Express for a cost of $45.00 in the U.S. $80.00 foreign. All major credit cards accepted by fax with a signature. All sales final. Payment must be received within 7 days of auction ending. Check out my other items!On Jul-03-08 at 13:18:48 PDT, seller added the following information:The paint on this rare piece is all original and there is a beautiful green color that is visible in the eye areas etc but didn't really show up well in the photographs. Please email if you would like additional photos. Place a Bid!