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THBAlaskan Harpoon Tips - Walrus Ivory & Metal Blades
Lot 129
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Yupik / Inuit / Aleut people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A group of three traditional harpoon heads crafted from walrus ivory, bone, and metal. Two feature slotted sockets designed to hold detachable blades - one fashioned from steel, the other from brass. The third head displays three large, carved barbs for secure penetration. Each piece is drilled for cord attachment, reflecting the ingenious design: once embedded in the prey, the head would detach from the handle shaft while remaining tethered by a rope, anchoring the blade in the flesh and allowing the hunter to draw the animal to boat or shore more easily. Size of largest: 5" L x 1.5" W (12.7 cm x 3.8 cm)
This item is made of or contains walrus ivory. Under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Alaska Natives are permitted to harvest marine mammals for subsistence purposes and to create and sell authentic Native handicrafts, which may include materials such as whale and walrus ivory. This piece qualifies as an ESA-exempt item. Due to strict federal and state regulations concerning the sale and transport of ivory, this item cannot be shipped internationally or to residents of the following U.S. states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Buyers are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the ownership, trade, or resale of ivory-containing items. While we guarantee that this object meets the U.S. Federal criteria for an ESA antique or Native exemption, we strongly encourage buyers to consult their local authorities to ensure lawful acquisition and possession in their specific jurisdiction.
Provenance: private El Dorado Hills, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#194586Dark patina and toning. Natural black striations to bone an ivory, otherwise intact and good condition.Condition
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