Grenfell "Seal Hunt" Pictorial Hooked Mat

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Grenfell "Seal Hunt" Pictorial Hooked Mat, Grenfell Labrador Industries, Newfoundland and Labrador, early 20th century, the rectangular mat composed of bleached and dyed silk and rayon strips hooked on a burlap backing, depicting a hunter with harpoon and seal in shades of brown, gold, green, and white with a yellow and brown border, 17 x 11 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800

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