Important Inuit-Ca. 1880-A wonderful example of the Northwest Coast Native Americans. The handle is fully carved bone, probably walrus. It has 19 inlays of abalone and bone, and a tribal carving of a bird like human creature. It is fully carved on both sides and on the top. It has a period malacca shaft and a horn ferrule-H. 2" x 3 ¾", O.L. 35 ¼"-$2,000-$2500
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Folk&Outsider Art, Canes,Estates
10:00 AM PT - Dec 1st, 2007
offered by
Kimball M. Sterling Inc. (TFL-1915)
125 West Market Street
Johnson City TN 37601
Johnson City TN 37601
