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LOT 221

Lot 221

Unidentified Artist

Unidentified Artist
Lot 221 Details
Unidentified Artist, Unangan (Aleut)

TWO BASKETRY WALLETS, CIRCA 1900

rye grass, silk
accompanied by historic curio shop label from E.M. Rhodes & Co. of Seattle, Washington, inscribed: "Cigarette or card case / Seagrass and silk / Attu / Indians Aleutian Islands Alaska / These little cases are the very finest work made by any Indian tribe. They vary in fineness from 800 to 1500 stitches to the square inch. As the tribe is almost extinct this exquisite work is almost a..."
5 x 3 in — 12.7 x 7.6 cm

Estimate $700-$900

Realised: $1,057.80
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Provenance:

E.M. Rhodes & Co., Seattle, WA;
Private Collection, New York, NY

CONDITION DETAILS

Overall very good condition.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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