19th C. Inuit Fossilized Walrus Tooth Fishing Weight
**Originally Listed At $300**
Arctic, Native American / First Nations, Inuit, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fascinating utilitarian object, a fishing weight carved from fossilized walrus tooth, drilled through in multiple places for attachment to a fishing line. The tooth has attained a beautifully rich patina with time. Size: 1.1" W x 6.5" H (2.8 cm x 16.5 cm)
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired in Savoonga, Alaska, USA
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.
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#144801
Condition Report: Rich patina from age and handling. Clear signs of wear from use around the drilled holes.
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Arctic, Native American / First Nations, Inuit, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fascinating utilitarian object, a fishing weight carved from fossilized walrus tooth, drilled through in multiple places for attachment to a fishing line. The tooth has attained a beautifully rich patina with time. Size: 1.1" W x 6.5" H (2.8 cm x 16.5 cm)
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired in Savoonga, Alaska, USA
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.
#144801
Condition Report: Rich patina from age and handling. Clear signs of wear from use around the drilled holes.
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