GUEST: It's an American
Indian-- probably from
the Northeast-- root club.

APPRAISER: And you're right,
they are Penobscot. They're from
Maine; it's definitely mid-19th

century. But they're famous
for doing these bizarre ends
from the roots. Sometimes it's

 

human faces, sometimes it's
animals. Any idea of the price?

GUEST: Years ago, I had
an estimate of $1,500.

APPRAISER: Right, um, I think
this one would definitely reach
the sort of $2,000 to $2,500

range, okay?

GUEST: That's great.

APPRAISER: It's a
fabulous object.

GUEST: Yeah.

APPRAISER: Thanks
for bringing it in.