North West Coast Resin Box W/ 50+ Fossilized Teeth - May 17, 2024 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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North West Coast Resin Box w/ 50+ Fossilized Teeth
North West Coast Resin Box w/ 50+ Fossilized Teeth
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Description
Northwest coast, Alaska and Canada, box 20th century, teeth fossilized pre-historic. Black box appearing like argillite but made of some form of hybrid resin, ground stone with killer whale on lid of box and mask; animal faces represented on the exterior. On the inside of the box is a collection of 59 fossilized whale teeth and walrus ivory tusk tips. Many of the teeth show hollow root cavity. Most of these appear to be small whales, dolphins, seals, or other mammals. An interesting group. Size of box: 5" L x 3.875" W x 3.75" H (12.7 cm x 9.8 cm x 9.5 cm).

Provenance: private Litchfield, Ohio, USA collection

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North West Coast Resin Box w/ 50+ Fossilized Teeth

Estimate $600 - $900
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Starting Price $300
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,966 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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