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Alaskan Inuit Whale Tail Baleen Basket

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Nelli Sikvayugak Walrus Baleen Basket 1981: Nelli Sikvayugak (1909-1996 Inuit) Walrus Baleen Basket 1981 4''x5.5''. A large baleen covered basket with walrus finial. Signed on interior. Overall excellent condition.

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Alaskan Inuit Whale Tail Baleen Basket 3''x4''. An Inuit eskimo native made basket with whale tale finial. Unsigned. Overall excellent condition.

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Alaskan Inuit Whale Tail Baleen Basket

Name: Alaskan Inuit Whale Tail Baleen Basket
SKU: 90645094
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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