Two Eskimo Implements

Description:

Two Eskimo Implements, 19th century, a whaling harpoon head, possibly carved from walrus ivory, with slate point and incised track on one side, and a wood and ivory scraper with serrated blade, harpoon head lg. 10 1/2, scraper lg. 3 1/4 in.

Provenance: The Ben-Zion collection.
Estimate $250-300


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