Description:

Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Beringian / Old Bering Sea Culture to Pre-Contact Thule, Punuk stage, ca. 200 BCE to 1400 CE. A collection of 33 ancient marine mammal bone, caribou antler, and walrus tusk ivory tools displayed in a modern case. Each item is hand carved and most likely functioned as hunting or fishing blades. Forms include barbed harpoon heads, pointed spear tips, slender awls or needles, and fragments of other various items that contain drilled suspension or lashing holes. Size (longest harpoon): 5" L x 0.75" W (12.7 cm x 1.9 cm); (case): 12" L x 8" W (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)

This is an ESA antique exempt piece of ivory and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. We guarantee that the piece was made prior to 1972.

Provenance: ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000

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#172503

  • Condition: Repairs and break lines to 1 long slender harpoon. Nicks, chips and losses to rest without repairs. Age and use expected surface wear and natural ossification / pitting. Lustrous and smooth patina on most. Displayed in modern Riker case.

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