Inuit Art Online Auction

June 02, 2016

LOT 315

Lot 315

Eunice Hank

Eunice Hank
Lot 315 Details
Eunice Hank, Point Hope, Alaska/Tikiġaq

LIDDED WOVEN BASKET WITH SEAL KNOP

baleen, ivory
signed in Roman
2.5" x 4.25" x 4.25" — 6.4 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm.

Estimate $600-$900

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Literature:

Molly Lee, Baleen Basketry of the North Alaskan Eskimo, 1998, p. 47, 70n3

Note:

Both Enuice and her husband, Carl Hank, weave in a distinct style. Their baskets are created using shapes associated with Point Hope but employed the narrower wefts characteristic of baskets from Barrow.

CONDITION DETAILS

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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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