Miniature 19th C. Alaskan Inuit Bone Figurine
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Native American, Alaska, Inuit peoples, ca. 19th century CE. An interesting figurine of a miniature size, hand-carved from either whale or walrus bone. The figure has a slender lower body that tapers to a stocky neck, and the ovoid head displays recessed eyes, a petite nose, and a rounded chin. A fine example of miniature bone carvings by the Inuit! Size: 0.55" W x 1.6" H (1.4 cm x 4.1 cm); 3.375" H (8.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#148579
Native American, Alaska, Inuit peoples, ca. 19th century CE. An interesting figurine of a miniature size, hand-carved from either whale or walrus bone. The figure has a slender lower body that tapers to a stocky neck, and the ovoid head displays recessed eyes, a petite nose, and a rounded chin. A fine example of miniature bone carvings by the Inuit! Size: 0.55" W x 1.6" H (1.4 cm x 4.1 cm); 3.375" H (8.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#148579
Condition
Losses to lower body, with softening to some facial details, and light desiccation commensurate with age. Light earthen deposits and fine patina throughout.
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Miniature 19th C. Alaskan Inuit Bone Figurine
Estimate $450 - $675
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