Inuit, Figure with two faces

Description

Inuit
Figure with two faces

whale bone
13.5 h x 8 w x 5 d in (34 x 20 x 13 cm)

Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago

This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Condition

Good condition. Tight cracks to bone from age in stable condition.
This item is subject to CITES regulations. Rago Wright LLC. cannot provide the required documentation for the issuance of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) certificates needed for export out of the United States; therefore, this item is only eligible for domestic shipping. By bidding on this item, you acknowledge and accept the associated risks and export limitations.

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Inuit, Figure with two faces

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