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Small Wonders of Inuit Art

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LOT 59

Lot 59

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Lot 59 Details
UNIDENTIFIED ARTISTS, Bering Sea Region

THREE ADZE HANDLES, PRE-1800

whalebone
largest 10 x 2 x .62 in — 25.4 x 5.1 x 1.6 cm

Estimate $100-$200

Realised: $96
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Provenance:

Private Collection

Note:

Two unembellished whalebone hafts, and one with incised chevron motif, individually inscribed with collector's inventory numbers.

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Further reading:

Looking Back: Archaic Arctic Art & Artifacts

CONDITION DETAILS

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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