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Ancient Inuit / Aleut Marine Mammal Ivory Tools

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Ancient Inuit / Aleut Marine Mammal Ivory Tools

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Description

**Originally Listed At $150**

Native American, Arctic, Inuit or Aleut people, ca. 1500 to 1800 CE. A pair of awl-like tools, one just a fragment, made from marine mammal ivory - probably walrus tusk. Both are elongated in form, with holes drilled through them. Fascinatingly, the smaller is carved to resemble the head of a seal, while the larger has whale-like faces at either end. Size of largest: 2.65" W (6.7 cm)

Provenance: private Lexington, Kentucky, USA collection

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Condition

The smaller of the two is a fragment. Both have dark patina from age and handling and some scratching on surface from use.

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Ancient Inuit / Aleut Marine Mammal Ivory Tools

Name: Ancient Inuit / Aleut Marine Mammal Ivory Tools
SKU: 62872905
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $450

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