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Looking Backward: Archaic Arctic Art and Artifacts

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LOT 55

Lot 55

Thirteen Implements, Inupiat, Sitaisaq (Brevig Mission), and Shishmaref, Pre-1900

Thirteen Implements, Inupiat, Sitaisaq (Brevig Mission), and Shishmaref, Pre-1900
Lot 55 Details
Thirteen Implements, Inupiat, Sitaisaq (Brevig Mission), and Shishmaref, Pre-1900

two whalebone line guides, four net gauges, three spoons, one baleen net shuttle, and three various whalebone implements, individually inscribed with collector's inventory numbers
largest 1 x 10.5 x .25 in — 2.5 x 26.7 x 0.6 cm

Estimate $100-$200

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Thirteen Implements, Inupiat, Sitaisaq (Brevig Mission), and Shishmaref, Pre-1900
  • Thirteen Implements, Inupiat, Sitaisaq (Brevig Mission), and Shishmaref, Pre-1900
Provenance:

Various sources including Olanna family, S Adams, and Alene Weyiouanna, Brevig Mission, AK; Native Hospital Gift Shop, Anchorage, AK;
Acquired by the consignor from the above

Note:

Related Works:
Paul and Mary Thiry, Eskimo Artifacts Designed for Use, (Seattle: Superior Publishing Company, 1977), 116, 124, 322-323, 326.
Miles, Charles, Indian and Eskimo Artifacts of North America, (New York: Bonanza books, 1963), 103, pl. 3.131.
National Museum of the American Indian, catalog no. 12/2524. Click here to read more
National Museum of the American Indian, catalog no. 3/2545. Click here to read more

Many countries prohibit or restrict importation or exportation of property containing ivory, whale bone, sealskin, and/or products derived from other endangered or protected species, and require special licenses or permits in order to import or export such property. It is the responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the item is properly and lawfully exported / imported. Please do not hesitate to contact one of our specialists for further details.

CONDITION DETAILS

One implement showing application of adhesive. Wear and losses commensurate with age. Overall 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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