Ancient Inuit / Aleut Marine Mammal Ivory Tools
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**Originally Listed At $150**
Native American, Arctic, Inuit or Aleut people, ca. 1500 to 1800 CE. A pair of awl-like tools, one just a fragment, made from marine mammal ivory - probably walrus tusk. Both are elongated in form, with holes drilled through them. Fascinatingly, the smaller is carved to resemble the head of a seal, while the larger has whale-like faces at either end. Size of largest: 2.65" W (6.7 cm)
Provenance: private Lexington, Kentucky, USA collection
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#131776
Native American, Arctic, Inuit or Aleut people, ca. 1500 to 1800 CE. A pair of awl-like tools, one just a fragment, made from marine mammal ivory - probably walrus tusk. Both are elongated in form, with holes drilled through them. Fascinatingly, the smaller is carved to resemble the head of a seal, while the larger has whale-like faces at either end. Size of largest: 2.65" W (6.7 cm)
Provenance: private Lexington, Kentucky, 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.
#131776
Condition
The smaller of the two is a fragment. Both have dark patina from age and handling and some scratching on surface from use.
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Ancient Inuit / Aleut Marine Mammal Ivory Tools
Estimate $300 - $450
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