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Inuit Art: Mighty / Miniature

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LOT 28

Lot 28

Unidentified Artist

Unidentified Artist
Lot 28 Details
Unidentified Artist, likely Bering Sea region

ARCHAIC NEPHRITE JADE CELT

stone
unsigned
.5 x 5.75 x 2 in — 1.3 x 14.6 x 5.1 cm

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $615
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Provenance:

Collection of former Northern Affairs Administrator Archibald Frederick Flucke
By descent to the present Private Collection, Salmon Arm, BC

Note:

Nephrite Jade was highly valued throughout the Arctic as a raw material for manufacturing stone tools, and has been found in archeological contexts, including burials, as early as A.D. 500.

This particularly large early blade of unknown date was collected by former Northern Affairs Administrator Archibald Frederick Flucke in the early to mid 20th century.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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