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Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Beringian / Old Bering Sea Culture, Punuk & Thule to Inuit, ca. 200 BCE to 1700 CE. A collection of 4 ancient tools from the Pacific Northwest coast and sub arctic regions made from marine / arctic mammal bones, antler, and walrus tusk ivory that were probably used for hunting, fishing, and daily life survival. The curved bone with serrated tips is probably a bow drill. The long bone with a hook and handle knob is probably a type of spear throwing tool. The thick bone with slots may have been a harpoon head and the smallest might be some type of plug used while hunting. Size of largest: 11.75" L x 1" W (29.8 cm x 2.5 cm); case: 12.25" L x 8.25" W (31.1 cm x 21 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.

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Provenance: private Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA collection

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  • Condition: Old losses and chips to pieces, and abrasions are soft and smooth with age. Natural ossification and pitting to bone. Heavy patina and dark coloration to all pieces. Displayed in modern Riker case.

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