An Eskimo figure

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St Lawrence Island, Alaska, Punuk or Thule period, the female torse with hands to the waist, right hand looks to be holding an object, the head with elongated nose and slit eyes and mount. Mounted on a custom base. Ht. 1 7/8 in.

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Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art

Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 AM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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