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Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska or Canada, Inuit / Inupiat (Inupiaq), ca. 19th century or earlier CE. A carved bone arrow straightener in the form of a caribou effigy- functional with symbolic meaning. The squared hole shaped the arrow shafts that brought down the caribou and other game - the caribou effigy honoring the animal's spirit and imbuing power into the arrow shafts. Size: 3" L x 2" W (7.6 cm x 5.1 cm)

Compare to Sotheby's auction "Sculpture from the Collection of George Terasaki," November 19th 2019, lot 74, "Inupiaq Arrow Straightener."

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.

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 West Jordon, Utah, USA collection

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  • Condition: Natural bone pitting and ossification but otherwise intact and very good. Dark and smooth patina throughout.

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