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UNIDENTIFIED ALASKAN AND INUIT ARTISTS, CENTRAL / EASTERN CANADIAN ARCTIC
Four Arctic Animals, early 1950seach ivory and black pigment, the largest (seal on base) 3.75 x 2.25 x 1.5 in (9.5 x 5.7 x 3.8 cm) and smallerLOT 47
ESTIMATE: $300 — $500
PRICE REALIZED: $317.20Further images
These four charming animals exemplify the small ivory carvings that were commonly traded throughout Alaska and the Arctic during the early 20th century. Typically unsigned, these pieces do not reveal...These four charming animals exemplify the small ivory carvings that were commonly traded throughout Alaska and the Arctic during the early 20th century. Typically unsigned, these pieces do not reveal their creators' identities, yet they stand as a testament to the remarkable craftsmanship of Inuit hunters. The two bears originate from the Canadian Arctic, while the seal and walrus are likely Alaskan.Provenance
Collected by a federal government administrator during his travels in the Eastern and Central Arctic;
by descent in the family.
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