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19th C. Alaskan Inuit Wood Effigy Figure Inlaid Eyes

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19th C. Alaskan Inuit Wood Effigy Figure Inlaid Eyes

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Description

**Originally Listed At $225**

Native American, Alaska, Inuit, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved wooden figurine of abstract form with a slender, dowel-form body, a minimalist head, and a pair of eyes shaped from inlaid blue resin beads. The visage features recessed orbitals beneath a gently furrowed brow, parted lips, and a notch below the lips to delineate the chin. Smooth patina has formed across the figure. Size: 7.75" L x 1" W (19.7 cm x 2.5 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Tampa, Florida, USA collection

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Condition

Old losses to areas of verso, with minor chipping to obverse, and light earthen deposits around bead eyes. Nice patina and great surface smoothness throughout.

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19th C. Alaskan Inuit Wood Effigy Figure Inlaid Eyes

Name: 19th C. Alaskan Inuit Wood Effigy Figure Inlaid Eyes
SKU: 149033412
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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