Native American, Western, American, and Southern Auction
Fri, May 21, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 940
Two Alaskan Eskimo Baleen Lidded Baskets
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
mid 20th century, Nellie Akpik Sikvayugak (1908-2004) , round basket with two rows of light baleen over darker baleen weaving, walrus ivory whales tail finial, interior signed "Nellie. S./1971/Barrow/Alaska", 3-1/2 x 4 in.; tightly woven oval basket with strips of contrasting baleen, small walrus ivory walrus head finial, interior with faint traces of signature, 3 x 4 x 3 in. - Provenance: Private Florida Collection - 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.
whale's tail basket with repairs to base of ivory finial and a few breaks to weavers; oval basket with some possible reweaving to cover and a few broken weavers, walrus head likely reattached, minor wear
Condition
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