Emporium & Coins Auction
Fri, Oct 22, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 359
Three Inuit Articles
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
19th century, comprising: soapstone oil lamp, ulu with bone handle and curved steel blade, kayak model, likely seal skin with hunter in cloth garment, lacking paddle, 17-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sold to Benefit the North Carolina Maritime Museum System
Note: Inuit items acquired by Rufus Seawall in 1925 and 1927 when visiting Etah and Labrador. The first trip was part of an excursion sponsored by the U.S. Navy and National Geographic with Donald MacMillan
Condition
oil lamp having natural finish with rough spots, discoloration and abrasions; ulu bone handle with scratching, museum accession number, rusting to blade; kayak general wear, discoloration, spotting, scuffing
