Canadian Inuit Greenstone Caribou Statue w/ Antlers
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Description
Native American / First Nations, Northwestern Canada, Inuit people, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A hand carved stone caribou statue with antler made from antler, the underside is signed "Joseph C" with a disc number. Caribou were a crucial resource for the Indigenous North American hunters - both male and females grow antlers and were invaluable for making nearly every type of tool and implement. Size: 9.25" L x 4" W x 8" H (23.5 cm x 10.2 cm x 20.3 cm)
Provenance: private Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA collection
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#178783
Provenance: private Greenwood Village, Colorado, 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.
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#178783
Condition
Initial of last name and disc number are somewhat indiscernible Chip to one antler tine. Minor surface nicks and abrasions, otherwise intact. Great condition! Antlers are removable.
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Canadian Inuit Greenstone Caribou Statue w/ Antlers
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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