19th C. Inuit Carved Bone Snow Goggles
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Northwest Coast, northwestern Canada to western Alaska, ca, last half 19th century CE. Fine pair of Inuit / Native Peoples snow googles used to reduce the glare of the sun off the white arctic snow. Carved mammal bone of rounded form, carved nose guard, long thin slits, twin suspension holes. Would have been held in place using leather cords. Size: 5.5" W x 1.5" H (14 cm x 3.8 cm); 8.5" H (21.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Litchfield, Ohio, USA collection
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#186548
Provenance: private Litchfield, Ohio, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#186548
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Intact and quite excellent
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19th C. Inuit Carved Bone Snow Goggles
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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