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An Inuit Carved Whale Bone Mask, 20th Century.

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An Inuit Carved Whale Bone Mask, 20th Century.

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An Inuit Carved Whale Bone Mask, 20th Century. Dimensions: h: 7 3/8 x w: 6 3/8 x d: 2 7/8 in.

Whales have the highest protection under CITES. Baleen and whalebone cannot be exported from the U.S., even when made into an authentic Alaska Native Handcraft.CITES stands for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and is governed by USFWS aka The United States Fish and Wildlife Service. All successful buyers of this lot need to be informed that they are responsible for complying with all international laws governing the trade of articles covered by CITES.

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An Inuit Carved Whale Bone Mask, 20th Century.

Name: An Inuit Carved Whale Bone Mask, 20th Century.
SKU: 32355667
Price: 100 USD
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