Pre-Contact Thule to Inuit Worked Bone Artifacts

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Fine Antiquities, Asian, Ethno, Fine Art

By Artemis Fine Arts

May 1, 2025

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Showcasing an extraordinary array of artifacts and art, including Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial treasures, fossils, fine and visual arts, and more! All ancient items are ethically sourced and legally available for sale. Enjoy the ease of in-house shipping for a seamless experience! Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisgallery.com

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• Lot Description
  Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Beringian / Old Bering Sea Culture, Punuk & Thule to Inuit, ca. 200 BCE to 1800 CE. A collection of four carved tools and artifacts crafted for various hunting and daily life tasks, and made from the bones of marine mammals, likely walrus, seal, or possibly ungulates such as caribou. The collection includes three flattened panels with drilled holes for attachment, the purpose of which remains uncertain. However, it is possible that these were armor panels, sewn onto a larger tunic for warrior protection. The largest piece features a wedge-shaped area and a short handle grip. Size of largest: 10.5" L x 1.2" W (26.7 cm x 3 cm); case: 12" L x 8" W (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
  
  Provenance: private Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, 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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  #192821

  Condition

  Old losses and abrasions to all pieces commensurate with age and use. Great patina throughout. Displayed in modern Riker case.
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