Sculpture from the Collection of George Terasaki

Sculpture from the Collection of George Terasaki

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INUPIAQ BOW DRILL

Auction Closed

November 19, 09:20 PM GMT

Estimate

25,000 - 35,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

INUPIAQ BOW DRILL


Circa 1800-1850

Length: 19 cm (48.2 cm)

Walrus ivory (Odobenus rosmarus), pigment

George Terasaki, New York, acquired in the 1970s

For a discussion of the use and symbolism of Inupiaq bow drills, see lot 77.