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An Eskimo bag

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Bering sea hunters/tool pouch, made of tanned seal skin and bleached deer hide with black dyed sinew. The circles are appliqued using the same black sinew. Ht. 4 ½, wd. 7 in. Provenance: The Paul and Mary Thiry collection. Illustrated: Eskimo Artifacts Designed for Use, Paul and Mary Thiry, pg. 46.

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An Eskimo bag

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Estimate $400-$600Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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