Inuit Art Online Auction

November 24, 2016

LOT 408

Lot 408

Unidentified

Unidentified
Lot 408 Details
Unidentified, Alaska

UMBRELLA HANDLED WITH ARCTIC FOX CARVED HANDLE

ivory with black inset eyes
c. 1900

9.5" x 1.5" x .75" — 24.1 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm.

Together with:
SEETEE NATSIAPIK (1939-), BROUGHTON ISLAND / QIKIQTARJUAQ

CROCHET HOOK NEEDLE WITH SPIRAL INCISED SHAFT AND HANDLE WITH CARVED TOTEMIC FIGURES

ivory on antler base
with/without base: 12.25" x 3" x 2" — 24.1 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm.; 11.5" x 1" x 1" — 29.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $252
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Unidentified
  • Unidentified
Provenance:

The Collection of Dr. Francis Sparshott, 1982 & 1985 (respectively)

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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