Lot 66
  • 66

Eskimo Wood Implement, probably a seal net float

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • wood
carved in the form of a human face, with an inverted v-shaped device on the chin, probably representing a tattoo, surmounted by an inset blue glass bead, fragmentary nose and deeply hollowed eye sockets.

Provenance

Acquired from Jeffrey Myers, NY

Condition

Minor loss to the back, nose fragmentary, some minor splitting. Piece is stable shows wear consistent with age.
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