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Native Alaskan Inuit Ivory & Fur Woman Doll

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Native Alaskan Inuit Ivory & Fur Woman Doll
Native Alaskan Inuit Ivory & Fur Woman Doll
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Description
**Originally Listed At $300**

Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Inuit / Yupik, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A cotton doll with a walrus ivory face, dressed in a warm fur parka and felt boots with leather soles. The ivory face panel is painted with large eyelashes and red lips. The hood, coat, and boots are made from a variety of furs: seal, rabbit, and possibly otter / mink. Dolls made in the traditional clothing of Native Alaskans were popular souvenirs and showcased the diversity of Arctic animals that made life possible in the region for thousands of years. Size: 10" L x 4" W (25.4 cm x 10.2 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.

This is an ESA antique exempt piece of ivory and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

Parts from certain animal species may require an additional license upon import into another state or country due to legislation relating to endangered species and environmental conservation. If you are not sure whether CITES rules apply to your item, please see the CITES Appendices.

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000

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#180586
Condition
Some wear to fur, otherwise intact and great condition.
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Native Alaskan Inuit Ivory & Fur Woman Doll

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $200
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Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,954 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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