Description:
Eskimo Harpoon Socket and Point, Alaska, 19th century, long harpoon socket piece, with incised circular and linear designs, with inserted barbed point, attached to socket by sinew and cord, lg. 14 1/2 in.
Provenance: Dr. John Schaeffer collection, Lake Monroe, Florida.
The property of John Schaeffer
Estimate $800-1,200
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Keywords
John Schaeffer, Lake MonroeAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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