Inuit Art

November 20, 2018

LOT 153

Lot 153

Lot 153 Details

AWL, OLD BERING SEA II, GAMBEL, ST. LAWRENCE ISLAND, ALASKA

ivory
carved and incised as a seal
0.7" x 3.8" x 0.8" — 1.75 x 9.75 x 2 cm.

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Note:

When bone or ivory needles are used to sew thick hide, the holes for the stitches are made with an awl. Awls, like bag fasteners and needle cases, are elaborately decorated by men and are among a woman’s treasured possessions.

Fitzhugh & Kaplan, inua: spirit world of the bering sea eskimo, 1982, page 136, plate 153

CONDITION DETAILS

Condition report available upon request

LOT 153
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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