August Online Auction (Sale #305)
Lot 345:
Description
Inuit Carving Collection
Over (60) items of bone, horn, shell, wood, stone and natural materials including (31) tools and utensils in three Riker mounts, a plaque having five miniature masks attached, a comb having figural carving, (5) totem pole miniatures and a Billiken-faced pencil holder in a wood stand, a Billiken motif cup, a cheroot holder having a tiny gold nugget inlaid, (2) holders, a set of six napkin rings, a set of sixteen place card holders, (3) carvings depicting life on the ice, approximately (20) animal carvings and approximately (7) loose utensils
Property from: a Private Collector, Skokie, Illinois
Height: 17 1/2 inches, Width: 3 1/4 inches, Depth: 1 3/4 inches (tallest)
Size: 6.625-inches (length of twin orca whales)
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, some items detached from stands, some may lack attachments, a fork having a broken tine
Disclaimers: items not examined out of Riker mounts; This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted / controlled under Federal, State and / or Local Law. It is the bidder’s responsibility to verify all applicable government restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permit applicable to the sale or transport of this lot.
Category: Collectibles > Ethnographic
Estimated Sale Time: 2:47 pm CST
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Last modified: August 9, 2023, 12:21 pm
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, some items detached from stands, some may lack attachments, a fork having a broken tine
Dimensions: 17.5 x 3.25 x 1.75 in
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