Wood, Leather

late 19th century, perimeter pierced twice for attachment, border drilled for feather attachments, with hinged jaw (no longer attached), traces of white and red pigment
20.3 cms x 15.2 cms x 5.08 cms (7.99 ins x 5.98 ins x 7.99 ins)
Alaska, St. Michael Area

Lot offered for sale by Waddington's, Toronto at the auction event "Fall Inuit Auction" held on Mon, Nov 8, 2010.
Lot 51

Estimate: CAD $3,000 - $5,000
Sale price withheld by the Auction house

Lot description - from the online catalogue*

Provenance:
Sotheby Parke Bernet, April 1981, lot 215,

Private Collection, Montreal

Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
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