RARE Alaskan Eskimo Inuit Fossilized Whale Bone Carving Of A Native Person
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:31661730 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Description:
Rarely available, we are pleased to offer from our own collection this Alaskan Inuit carving in fossilized whale bone. This is a large piece measuring 6 5/8" tall x 5 3/4" at its widest and sits on a plexiglass plinth 5 5/8" x 5 1/4" x 1/2" thick. The entire piece with plinth weighs 830 grams. It proudly shows an Inuit person kneeling and using their arms for balance. Below is some information on this amazing art form.
Whalebone comes from private lan...ds in Alaska that are owned by Native people. The colors are contingent on the minerals that the bone absorbed over several hundred (or even thousands) years while lying on the ground or beach. Because of this, no two carvings will have the same design or color. Both Natives and non-Natives can work with these materials, but this art form has traditionally been done by Alaskan Natives for hundreds of yearsThe art of carving whalebone in Eskimo culture is over 2, 000 years old and carvers use simple tools, such as files, saws, and sandpaper. They also have a special process for drying and cleaning the bone.The traditional Native carver uses the natural shape of the bone in his sculpture like his ancestors did before him. Reducing the size of the bone to make a smaller carving is considered wasteful. Fresh whalebone is never used. Whalebone carvings show the balance of man and nature since the Alaskan Native has been recycling this material for thousands of years.
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Payment:
Preferred payment method is PayPal however we are willing to accept other forms upon
request. Payment for items is expected within 3 days of purchase.
Domestic Shipping:
Handled through USPS or FedEx unless otherwise specified. We will ALWAYS combine multiple purchases and provide invoices with the cheapest shipping method available which may not be provided in the shipping calculator. We ask two business days for handling
using a usual Monday through Friday week and not including holidays. Local pick-up
is also an option free of charge.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
International shipping is handled through USPS Priority ONLY unless the buyer prefers First Class in which case we DO NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY once the parcel leaves the U.S. and/or can no longer be tracked. Please note that we will NEVER falsify information such as lowering the sale price, etc. Buyers accept all responsibility for customs charges and
laws in their country.
About Us:
We are a New England Estate Appraisal and Liquidation company based in Rhode Island. We work mainly on the acquisition and liquidation of estates of all sorts. The majority of the items offered are acquired from New England estates and may vary from jewelry to china or artwork and even electronics on occasion.
IMPORTANT:
Terms of Sale:
Since our items are from estates they are almost always one of a kind. We do not offer exchange for this reason. Returns are ONLY accepted in the event that the item was GROSSLY misrepresented in the listing and any return must be completed within 14 days from date of arrival and will be offered as a refund of the purchase and shipping costs.
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Rarely available, we are pleased to offer from our own collection this Alaskan Inuit carving in fossilized whale bone. This is a large piece measuring 6 5/8" tall x 5 3/4" at its widest and sits on a plexiglass plinth 5 5/8" x 5 1/4" x 1/2" thick. The entire piece with plinth weighs 830 grams. It proudly shows an Inuit person kneeling and using their arms for balance. Below is some information on this amazing art form.
Whalebone comes from private lan...ds in Alaska that are owned by Native people. The colors are contingent on the minerals that the bone absorbed over several hundred (or even thousands) years while lying on the ground or beach. Because of this, no two carvings will have the same design or color. Both Natives and non-Natives can work with these materials, but this art form has traditionally been done by Alaskan Natives for hundreds of yearsThe art of carving whalebone in Eskimo culture is over 2, 000 years old and carvers use simple tools, such as files, saws, and sandpaper. They also have a special process for drying and cleaning the bone.The traditional Native carver uses the natural shape of the bone in his sculpture like his ancestors did before him. Reducing the size of the bone to make a smaller carving is considered wasteful. Fresh whalebone is never used. Whalebone carvings show the balance of man and nature since the Alaskan Native has been recycling this material for thousands of years.
A fresh estate find!
Check out our other fresh estate items!
Payment:
Preferred payment method is PayPal however we are willing to accept other forms upon
request. Payment for items is expected within 3 days of purchase.
Domestic Shipping:
Handled through USPS or FedEx unless otherwise specified. We will ALWAYS combine multiple purchases and provide invoices with the cheapest shipping method available which may not be provided in the shipping calculator. We ask two business days for handling
using a usual Monday through Friday week and not including holidays. Local pick-up
is also an option free of charge.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
International shipping is handled through USPS Priority ONLY unless the buyer prefers First Class in which case we DO NOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY once the parcel leaves the U.S. and/or can no longer be tracked. Please note that we will NEVER falsify information such as lowering the sale price, etc. Buyers accept all responsibility for customs charges and
laws in their country.
About Us:
We are a New England Estate Appraisal and Liquidation company based in Rhode Island. We work mainly on the acquisition and liquidation of estates of all sorts. The majority of the items offered are acquired from New England estates and may vary from jewelry to china or artwork and even electronics on occasion.
IMPORTANT:
Terms of Sale:
Since our items are from estates they are almost always one of a kind. We do not offer exchange for this reason. Returns are ONLY accepted in the event that the item was GROSSLY misrepresented in the listing and any return must be completed within 14 days from date of arrival and will be offered as a refund of the purchase and shipping costs.
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