Inuit Whale Bone Carving, Multiple Whales
**Originally Listed At $300**
Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Inuit or Inupiat people, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A hand carved whale bone sculpture depicting several different whales within the natural contours. Two holes are drilled into the bottom for mounting on a stand or base. Size: 13" L x 1.5" W x 4.75" H (33 cm x 3.8 cm x 12.1 cm)
Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.
Provenance: private Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA collection
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#181749
Condition Report: Repaired, tail on one side is reattached with visible breakline. Natural pitting and bone ossification.
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Inuit or Inupiat people, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A hand carved whale bone sculpture depicting several different whales within the natural contours. Two holes are drilled into the bottom for mounting on a stand or base. Size: 13" L x 1.5" W x 4.75" H (33 cm x 3.8 cm x 12.1 cm)
Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.
Provenance: private Greenwood Village, Colorado, 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.
#181749
Condition Report: Repaired, tail on one side is reattached with visible breakline. Natural pitting and bone ossification.