Lot 0296

Ancient Alaskan Bering Sea Bone or Antler Harpoon Head

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

Sold

Rare Ancient Alaskan Bering Sea Walrus Ivory Figure: Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Beringian / Old Bering Sea Culture, ca. 200 BCE to 100 CE. A rare and ancient walrus ivory carving of an anthropomorphic effigy figure. The minimal

2021Rare Ancient Alaskan Bering Sea Walrus Ivory FigureSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man ca.3rd cent: Ancient Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man ca. early 3rd Century AD. The middle-aged man with closely-cropped hair, eyes sunken under a heavy brow with pupils deeply drilled, the cheek bones high and

2018Ancient Roman Marble Portrait Head of a Man ca.3rd centSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Kashmiri Head: Ancient Kashmir, circa 8th century. Terracotta head of a deity with characteristic bird-like features. Finely modelled and rare. Custom base. Dimensions: 10 3/8 tall including base.

2022Ancient Kashmiri HeadSee Sold Price

Sold

Important Ancient Egyptian Mummy Head: Egypt; ca. 1000 B.C. An extremely rare and fine mummified head of a female,with delicate features and retaining virtually all skin surfaces,dentition and hair. Linen wrappings still partly in place (m

2016Important Ancient Egyptian Mummy HeadSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Roman Marble head of a goddess c.1st cent AD: Ancient Roman Marble head of a goddess c.1st cent AD. Size of head 7 1/4 inches high (together with stand 10 1/2 inches high) A Large Ancient Roman Marble head of a goddess, beautifully carved with ni

2018Ancient Roman Marble head of a goddess c.1st cent ADSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Roman Marble Head of Apollo c.1st century AD.: Ancient Roman Marble Head of Apollo c.1st century AD. Size 8 1/4 inches high, + Stand. (Size with the stand 12 1/2 inches high) The youthful god depicted finely-carved features, his head facingt, almo

2023Ancient Roman Marble Head of Apollo c.1st century AD.See Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha: DESCRIPTION: Gandharan stucco sculpture depicting most of the head and some of the hair of Siddhartha Gautama with downcast eyes and refined nose and lips, suggesting a Greek influence evident in the

2024Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of BuddhaSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Roman Marble head of a woman c.1st-2nd cent AD: Ancient Roman Marble head of a woman c.1st-2nd cent AD. Size 6 1/2 high + Mount. Attractive Roman marble head of a woman with lovely patina. Custom mounted. Provenance: New York City Collection acquir

2020Ancient Roman Marble head of a woman c.1st-2nd cent ADSee Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Venus: Ancient Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, probably Venus Roman Empire, circa 1st Century AD.White, fine-crystalline marble carving of idealized beauty with her wavy hair sweptback in a bun. The top of t

2018Ancient Roman Marble Head of a Goddess, probably VenusSee Sold Price

Sold

ANCIENT MESOAMERICAN OLMEC HEAD MASK SCULPTURE: An ancient Mesoamerican Pre Columbian carved green stone head sculpture. Most probably an Olmec or Chontal piece. The intricate carving on the stone showcases the remarkable skill and craftsmanship of

2023ANCIENT MESOAMERICAN OLMEC HEAD MASK SCULPTURESee Sold Price

Sold

Large Ancient Gandhara Stucco Head of Buddha c.200 A.D.: Large Ancient Gandhara Stucco Head of Buddha c.200 A.D. Size of the head 7 3/4 inches high, with stand 14 inches.A lifesize Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha wearing headdress with fine face features. C

2018Large Ancient Gandhara Stucco Head of Buddha c.200 A.D.See Sold Price

Sold

Large Ancient Gandhara Stucco Head of Buddha c.200 A.D.: Large Ancient Gandhara Stucco Head of Buddha c.200 A.D. Size of the head 8 1/2 inches high, with stand 13 1/2 inches.A lifesize Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha wearing headdress with fine face feature

2018Large Ancient Gandhara Stucco Head of Buddha c.200 A.D.See Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Roman Marble Head From A Herm: Ancient Roman Marble Head From A Herm

2022Ancient Roman Marble Head From A HermSee Sold Price

Sold

Large Ancient Gandhara Stucco Head of Buddha c.200 A.D.: Large Ancient Gandhara Stucco Head of Buddha c.200 A.D. Size of the head 8 x 6 inches high, with stand 13 inches.Ancient Gandharan Stucco Head of Buddha wearing headdress with fine face features. Cust

2018Large Ancient Gandhara Stucco Head of Buddha c.200 A.D.See Sold Price

Sold

Ancient Greece Cycladic Marble Head of Idol c.2500 BC: Ancient Cycladic Marble Head ca. 2500-2400 BC. Size of the head without the stand 1 7/8 inches high. The lyre-shaped, slightly convex head has broad cheeks, a long aquiline nose set high up, a rounded

2017Ancient Greece Cycladic Marble Head of Idol c.2500 BCSee Sold Price

Sold

2016Egyptian Stone Sarcophagus Section - New KingdomSee Sold Price

Related Sculptures & Carvings

ANCIENT STONE BUDDHA HEAD ASIAN INDIAN: Ancient Carved Stone Buddha Head. Asian or Indian. Total Height 6" with Wood Base.

Jun 23, 2024ANCIENT STONE BUDDHA HEAD ASIAN INDIAN

$200

Greek Warrior Bronze Sculpture: The Roman legion soldier stands in full ancient regalia. Upon his head he wears a galea which was a soldier’s helmet made of bronze. He wears a metal armor around his torso over the knee-length tuni

Jun 15, 2024Greek Warrior Bronze Sculpture

$750

A WHITE STONE BUDDHA HEAD STATUE.: White Stone Buddha Head Statue.

12 hrs LeftA WHITE STONE BUDDHA HEAD STATUE.

$100

Wall Mount Lion Head Bust Bronze Statue: This is a Bronze African Lion Head wall mount, a hunter's trophy, of a magnificent creature. Its vivacity mummified for ages. It is interesting that the lion is considered by many ancient cultures to

Jun 15, 2024Wall Mount Lion Head Bust Bronze Statue

$750

Skeleton Head Bust Halloween Bronze Sculpture: This is the creepiest yet most interesting at the same time sculpture. This skeleton is cast using the ancient old Lost Wax Method and is mounted atop a marble base. Dimensions: Height 14 X Width 7 in

Jun 15, 2024Skeleton Head Bust Halloween Bronze Sculpture

$400

Roman Mercury Figure Ancient Bronze Sculpture: He is depicted wearing a winged Pegasus on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight. He carries the caduceus in his hand, the staff was given to him by Apollo that has come to symbol

Jun 15, 2024Roman Mercury Figure Ancient Bronze Sculpture

$400

LARGE VINTAGE STONE HUMAN HEAD SCULPTURE: A large vintage stone human head sculpture, apparently of African origin. Circa mid 20th century. The piece represents an elongated human head with a very high forehead narrow eyes, big lips, accentua

Jun 16, 2024LARGE VINTAGE STONE HUMAN HEAD SCULPTURE

$50

Roman Knight Warrior Bronze Statue: The Roman legion soldier stands looking to the horizon of a scarred battlefield. He is wearing some of the soldier regalia. Atop his head, he wears a galea, which is a soldier hat. Down his back falls

Jun 15, 2024Roman Knight Warrior Bronze Statue

$250

Japanese Warrior Samurai With Sword Bronze Sculpture: This samurai is dressed in head-to-toe armor for his own protection. He bends his knee to make sure he had the right pose to mark the best spot. This sculpture was cast using the ancient old Lost Wax

Jun 15, 2024Japanese Warrior Samurai With Sword Bronze Sculpture

$300

Tall Giraffe Animal Edition Bronze Sculpture: Of all the animals in the world, the giraffe is the tallest and has the longest neck. A male giraffe head may be as much as six meters above the ground. A female is only a little shorter. Nearly half

Jun 15, 2024Tall Giraffe Animal Edition Bronze Sculpture

$300

Elk Stag is Attacked by Pack of Wild Dogs Bronze Sculpture: A brave elk is forced to defend himself against a pack of wild dogs eager to tear him to shreds. The canines have the elk surrounding biting at his body from every angle. He has his head bend utilizin

Jun 15, 2024Elk Stag is Attacked by Pack of Wild Dogs Bronze Sculpture

$450

Wicked Pony Bronze Sculpture: This Sculpture of a man and his rebellious horse is amazing. The details on this Statue are astonishing from the man on the floor, after his fall. The horse is still being a handful full and his owner

Jun 15, 2024Wicked Pony Bronze Sculpture

$750

Mercury Classic Roman Myth Bronze Sculpture: This is a bronze rendition of the Roman mythological god Mercury. Mercury is seen seated among the billows of clouds hurriedly preparing himself for his celestial duty. The beholder witnesses him tyin

Jun 15, 2024Mercury Classic Roman Myth Bronze Sculpture

$600

Knight Jousting Bronze Sculpture: The bold knight, in an attempt to seize his adversaries castle, wields his mighty sword in preparation for an attack. The full armor was created with great detail and accuracy. He was seen wearing a c

Jun 15, 2024Knight Jousting Bronze Sculpture

$400

A SET OF BRONZE BUDDHA STATUES.: A Set of Bronze Buddha Statues.

12 hrs LeftA SET OF BRONZE BUDDHA STATUES.

$500

A BRONZE TWO-IMMORTAL STATUE, HE HE ERXIAN.: Bronze Two-Immortal Statue Ornament, He He Erxian.

12 hrs LeftA BRONZE TWO-IMMORTAL STATUE, HE HE ERXIAN.

$100

More Items in Sculptures & Carvings

1980 Erte' "La Plume" Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Edition 53/250: 1980 Erte' "La Plume" Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Edition 53/250. Erte, Romain de Tirtoff (Russian/French 1892-1990). Beautiful bronze with green sculpture in wonderful condition, no damage. Measu

Jul 07, 20241980 Erte' "La Plume" Bronze Sculpture Signed Limited Edition 53/250

$1,900

(2) LARGE VERDIGRIS PATINATED-BRONZE SCULPTURES OF THE FURIETTI CENTAURS: (lot of 2) Verdigris patinated-bronze sculptures of The Furietti Centaurs (Old Centaur and Young Centaur), on marble bases, approx 64"h, 17.5"w, 38"d

1 day Left(2) LARGE VERDIGRIS PATINATED-BRONZE SCULPTURES OF THE FURIETTI CENTAURS

$3,000

Erte' 1980 Bronze Sculpture "Firebird" Signed Limited Edition 241/250: Erte' 1980 Bronze Sculpture "Firebird" Signed Limited Edition 241/250 . Erte' name is signed in wax on the back of the sculpture. Romain de Tirtoff, Russia (1892-1990) Erte polychromed bronze 'Firebir

Jul 07, 2024Erte' 1980 Bronze Sculpture "Firebird" Signed Limited Edition 241/250

$700

19th Century Marble Statue of Venus de Medici: 19th Century Marble Statue of Venus de Medici, circa 1880, Italy. The Greek Goddess of love, Aphrodite. A fine example. base - 12w x 12d x 10h, statue - 11w x 10 1/2d 36 3/4h. Provenance; The Beth & J

Jun 15, 202419th Century Marble Statue of Venus de Medici

$1,000

A Large Abelam Figure: Figures of this type known as Ngwalndu, were used to decorate the Abelem men’s house during initiatory cycles for men. This particular figure is quite intact with all original pigment. During the in

13 hrs LeftA Large Abelam Figure

$170

MASARU TAKIGUCHI (Japanese/American b. 1941) A SCULPTURE, "Sprout," 1986: MASARU TAKIGUCHI (Japanese/American b. 1941) A SCULPTURE, "Sprout," 1986, Texas walnut, with a carved signature and date on the underside, "M. Takiguchi / Sept 1986 / Houston." Height: 7 1/2" Width: 2

11 hrs LeftMASARU TAKIGUCHI (Japanese/American b. 1941) A SCULPTURE, "Sprout," 1986

$1,600

Large Lladro 30" Native Woman Figurine Statue #3502 1978: Large Lladro 30" Native Woman Figurine Statue #3502 1978. This is a retired LLadro. It is an amazing piece made of odalisque porcelain stoneware. She has a basket of flowers on her head and topless we

Jul 07, 2024Large Lladro 30" Native Woman Figurine Statue #3502 1978

$150

Barry Stein Oregon Artist Bronze Sculpture "The Last Samurai" Japanese Warrior 4/90 Casting: Barry Stein Oregon Artist Bronze Sculpture "The Last Samurai" Japanese Warrior 4/90 Casting. This is Bronze Cast using the "lost wax" casting method. The Samurai is stunning, featuring a red suit of a

Jul 07, 2024Barry Stein Oregon Artist Bronze Sculpture "The Last Samurai" Japanese Warrior 4/90 Casting

$250

LIFE-SIZE PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A GIRL PLAYING WITH A DOG: Large patinated bronze sculpture of a girl playing with a dog, approx 40"h, 46"w, 28"d

1 day LeftLIFE-SIZE PATINATED BRONZE SCULPTURE OF A GIRL PLAYING WITH A DOG

$650

Polychromed Plaster Sculpture of a Woman, 1970s: Polychromed Plaster Sculpture of a Woman, 1970s, of an unusual square form, the base signed "Austin Prod" and illegibly. 34" H x 10" W x 8.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords:

Jun 18, 2024Polychromed Plaster Sculpture of a Woman, 1970s

$75

NEAPOLITAN FONDERIA AMODIO GRAND TOUR BRONZE SCULPTURE POMPEII NARCISSUS: Neapolitan patinated bronze sculpture, "Narcissus," after the antique discovered in Pompeii, signed on integral base F.ria Amodio [Fonderia Amodio], Napoli (Michele Amodio, Italian, 19th c.), approx 2

1 day LeftNEAPOLITAN FONDERIA AMODIO GRAND TOUR BRONZE SCULPTURE POMPEII NARCISSUS

$550

Harry Bertoia large 1960s Spray Sculpture: Bertoia, Harry (Italian/American, 1915-1978), Untitled Spray Sculpture, 1960s, stainless steel wire twisted and mounted into a silvered steel collar and mounted onto a stainless steel base, 38.5 x 9 x

11 hrs LeftHarry Bertoia large 1960s Spray Sculpture

$7,000

JESUS MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, Vanishing Edge Round, CIRCA 1990: JESUS MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, Vanishing Edge Round, CIRCA 1990, Italian red granite. Height: 21 1/2" Width: 7 1/2" Depth: 3 1/2"

11 hrs LeftJESUS MOROLES (American/Texas 1950-2015) A SCULPTURE, Vanishing Edge Round, CIRCA 1990

$1,700

James P. Regimbal "Peace Maker" Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture: James P. Regimbal "Peace Maker" Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture. This is a limited edition signed sculpture 32/100 made in 1997. The magnificent bronze of a Ogola Siuox Chief, took the artist 1 year

Jul 07, 2024James P. Regimbal "Peace Maker" Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture

$1,400

Patinated Metal Sculpture of Hermes on Marble Base: Patinated Metal Sculpture of Hermes on Red Marble Base, depicting the youth with winged sandals, marked "H 1806" to reverse of base. 22" H x 11" W x 16.5" D. Provenance: From an Upper West Side estate

2 days LeftPatinated Metal Sculpture of Hermes on Marble Base

$300

Richard MacDonald (b. 1946) "Anatomy of a Golfer I, IV & V" Bronze Sculpture - A bronze sculpture: Richard MacDonald (b. 1946) "Anatomy of a Golfer I, IV & V" Bronze Sculpture - A bronze sculpture depicting three figures demonstrating the pivotal elements of a golfer's swing from backswing to follo

4 days LeftRichard MacDonald (b. 1946) "Anatomy of a Golfer I, IV & V" Bronze Sculpture - A bronze sculpture

$2,300

Recommended Art

Rina Ellis ADULT FILM In Person Signed Photo: Photo size is 8x10. PRIVATE SIGNING. Rina Ellis in person signed photo. Rina Ellis is an adult film star. Rina Ellis is primarily Known for her performances in Internet videos and web-based videos. Sh

Jun 15, 2024Rina Ellis ADULT FILM In Person Signed Photo

$43

JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH: JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH, CA 28x21CM

Jun 16, 2024JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€800

Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Egidius Linnig (Belgian, 1821 - 1860) TITLE: Shipwreck Scene YEAR: 1851 MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few minor scattered inpaintings (biggest 1/4"

Jun 16, 2024Egidius Linnig (Belgium,1821-1860) oil painting antique

$1,300

Emilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas: Emilio Grau-Sala (Spanish, 1911-1975), "Sur la Plage" [On The Beach], Oil on Canvas, 1958, signed "Grau Sala" lower right, signed, inscribed "Trouville", dated, and titled to verso. Image: 21.5" H x 2

2 days LeftEmilio Grau-Sala "Sur la Plage" Oil on Canvas

$11,000

Marvelous antique artist signed painting of Hot Air Ballons: Marvelous antique artist signed painting of Hot Air Ballons. Signed and titled as shown in photos. Slight Convex shape as shown. Beautiful colors. Great quality and detail. In very good original as fo

1 day LeftMarvelous antique artist signed painting of Hot Air Ballons

$2,600

Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting: ARTIST: Laszlo Neogrady (Hungarian, 1896 - 1962) TITLE: Winter Stream Landscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Overall good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm

Jun 16, 2024Laszlo Neogrady (Hungary,1896-1962) oil painting

$900

Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child: Described By:Sam CNX 1646 8329 Title: Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child Saints Description:Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle O

Jun 15, 2024Very Large Old Master Simon de Chalons Circle Oil on Panel Holy Family Virgin Mary Christ Child

$1,100

Vintage 1960's Sweet n sassy Art Posed Model.Contact Sheet: Vintage 1960's Sweet n sassy Art Posed Model.We are currently offering a group of unique images From Private collection of a Professional Photographer Most Likely Uncirculated Provenance: New York-Bas

2 days LeftVintage 1960's Sweet n sassy Art Posed Model.Contact Sheet

$175

Pablo Picasso lithograph numbered limited edition of 300 with official Museum stamp: Pablo Picasso Lithograph from 1990-1992 Suite Vollard. Authorized by the Picasso Family. Each piece is numbered from an edition of 300, and includes the museum stamp on the back with the reference num

11 hrs LeftPablo Picasso lithograph numbered limited edition of 300 with official Museum stamp

$700

Saint Etienne Vintage Travel posters from 1930s France: Saint Etienne Vintage Travel posters 1930s France 34x42 approx inches

11 hrs LeftSaint Etienne Vintage Travel posters from 1930s France

$950

Jun 16, 2024JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€250

Signed by Jock Sturges: Heading: Author: Sturges, Jock Title: Mailisse, Cyrielle et Mylene, Montralivet, France 2000 Place Published: Publisher: Date Published: 2000 Description: Gelatin silver print. Im

6 days LeftSigned by Jock Sturges

$1,100

Ansel Adams (1902-1984) American, Photograph: Ansel Adams (1902-1984) American, Photograph. Signed and titled "Half Dome, Yosemite Valley" on the mount. Large gelatin silver print. Newspaper articles on back. Provenance details on the back and in

1 day LeftAnsel Adams (1902-1984) American, Photograph

$3,000

Norman Rockwell Limited Edition Lithograph: Norman Rockwell Lithograph Convention Signed in the plate. Limited Edition Professionally framed Approx 38x26 inches

11 hrs LeftNorman Rockwell Limited Edition Lithograph

$100

Edward Redfield Spring Blossoms Oil on Canvas: Redfield, Edward Willis (American/New Hope, PA, 1869-1965), Spring Blossoms, undated (c.1910-1915), oil on canvas, signed lower right, 26 x 32 inches, in a 1920s American Arts and Crafts frame 33 x 39

11 hrs LeftEdward Redfield Spring Blossoms Oil on Canvas

$75,000

Jun 16, 2024JOCK STURGES, HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED PHOTOGRAPH

€600

Ancient Alaskan Bering Sea Bone or Antler Harpoon Head

Item Details

Description

Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Beringian / Old Bering Sea Culture, Punuk / Thule stage, ca. 200 BCE to 1300 CE. A hand-carved whale or walrus bone or caribou antler harpoon head with a central drilled hole for fastening to a cord and a slot for inserting a blade. These types of heads were fitted with sharp stone blades and detached from the pole once it entered the target- a rope leash kept the head taut which anchored the harpoon blade in the flesh while the hunter hauled his catch into the boat or shore. Size: 3.4" L x 0.6" W (8.6 cm x 1.5 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: ex-Boulder, Colorado, USA collection

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#183565

Condition

Old losses to the neck as and around drilled holes as shown. Surface pitting and weathering. Dark patina and mineral encrustations, nice signs of age. Displayed in modern Riker case.