Northwest Coast Area
Salish handled bag from the Pacific NW, dating from around 1910. This purse is in excellent condition with minor wear to one of the handles. Measuring 10 inches by 7 inches, the woven handles come 7 inches up from the opening.
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Figurative pendant carved from Walrus ivory with an inset abalone eye.
This NW coast amulet would make a beautiful tribal necklace or a fetish for your collection. Measures 2 inches long.
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Yup'ik carver Melcher Oozevesook has carved and painted this King Eider out of Walrus ivory. Measuring 2 1/4 inches long.
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Scrimshaw is a form of art were the image is scratched in to the surface of ivory, and then ink is rubbed in to the etching. This eagle is on a beautiful piece of Walrus tusk (the tusk has a vertical fracture). It measures 3 inches wide. It is signed
GREY C.
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Walrus tusk necklace hung on a leather strap. The pendant measures 3 inches long.
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Call it a knife or a scraper this hand made utilitarian, blade was probably used to process walrus or whale. It measures 12 inches long and comes in a leather sheath.
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North West coast figure dressed in a coat trimmed in seal skin. A small sculptural person standing 2 1/4 inches tall.
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A constant of Native American life, the Pendelton blanket was widely acquired by the native peoples. A tradition of trade in the South West, the blankets are presented at special occasions like, births and weddings. The Pendelton Woolen Mill in Pendleton, Oregon was started in 1896. This wearing blanket is from 1923, and has spring colored striping, with a turquoise fringe. (The pin is not included)
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Designed in the fashion of a Totem Pole from the Northwest Coast. There are three figures, one of them is in the mouth of another, these are often tales of creation and folklore. This pendant or small sculpture, measures 2 and 3/4 inches long. Carved from Walrus tusk and inlaid with abalone.
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North West Coast Alaskan Amulet Pendant- This was carved to be worn as a pendant, but can be used as a fetish as well. The figure appears to resemble a frog figure from the totem poles. Walrus tusk is the body of the pendant and has abalone inlaid eyes.
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