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70232: A Bering Sea Eskimo Polychrome Transformation Ma

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Softcover Book, Inua Spirit World of the Bering Sea Eskimo: Prepared in conjunction with an exhibit of the Edward William Nelson Bering Sea Eskimo ethnology collection of the National Museum of Natural History. 295 pages, bibliography p. 288-293, with over one

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Old Inuit Style Large Inua Dance Mask: Old Inuit Style Large Inua Dance Mask 29''x11''. A large carved wood bering sea Eskimo style wall mask. Unsigned. Some slight edge chipping and surface wear. Circa 1970's or older.

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An ancient Eskimo female figure: An ancient Eskimo female figure Okvik, Old Bering Sea I, c. 200 B.C.-100 A.D., the face with graceful, elongated nose and arching brows, the mouth slightly open, the torso of typical form with narrow

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An ancient Eskimo effigy figure: An ancient Eskimo effigy figure Okvik, Old Bering Sea I, c. 200 B.C.-100 A.D., St. Lawrence Island, a human head and torso surmounting a spatulate base, evocative of bird-form gaming tokens. length 2

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Inuit Harpoons and Bird Points (7): The longest is approx 4" and . Inuit /Thule culture from Old Bering Sea / Bering Strait, Alaska area.

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A Thule Eskimo shaman's drum handle,: A Thule Eskimo shaman's drum handle, A Thule Eskimo shaman's drum handle, 18th century, Bering Sea, carved with a smiling anthropomorphic face inset with pyrite eyes and dark wood, 9.7cm long, togethe

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Antique Eskimo Bird Masquette Ivory Charm Artifact: Antique Eskimo Bird Masquette Ivory Charm Artifact 1''x3.5''. An early Bering Sea object with stylized geometric owl motif. Comes on fitted display stand. Circa 1700 to 1800AD. Search terms: Inuit Yup

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(2) INUIT SCULPTURES OF WALRUSES BY CHARLES SLWOOKO (1900-1975) & ARCHIE H. SLWOOKO (GRANDFATHER &: Both Yuit (Siberian Yu'pik) of the Qiwaghmilt Clan, villages of Gambell & Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, North Bering Sea, Alaska, both signed, the second dated '86, 3 1/4" & 3" long. Good condition.

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INUIT SCULPTURE OF A WALRUS BY PAUL ROOKOK: Yuit (Siberian Yu'pik), village of Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, North Bering Sea, Alaska, carved walrus ivory, baleen eyes, signed on the underside, 2 3/4" long. Good condition.

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INUIT SCULPTURE OF A PUFFIN BY JAMIE OOZEVA: Standing Puffin in painted carved walrus ivory, signed on underside of foot, 4 1/8" tall.Jamie Oozeva (Yup'ik) Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, North Bering Sea, Alaska.

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70232: A Bering Sea Eskimo Polychrome Transformation Ma

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A Bering Sea Eskimo Polychrome Transformation Mask Probably from Hooper Bay c. 1930 wood, paint, fiber, replaced feathers Note: For similar examples see The Living Tradition of Yup'ik Masks by Ann Fienup-Riordan, pgs. 292, 293, and 296. Provenance: Property of a Midwestern Collector Height: 20 inches HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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