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Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023

Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 369

Three Inuit Carved Figures

Estimate: $300 - $500

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

20th century, comprising: carved marine ivory Tupilaq figure holding skull, 2-3/4 in.; carved ivory animal like Tupilaq figure, 7/8 x 3-7/8 in.; carved black stone figure in seated position, possibly onyx, 2-3/4 in.

Note: ◉This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Condition

slight scratching and surface accretion; Tupilaq with skull example with some cracks to head

Private Collection, Miami, Florida