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Native American / First Nations, Northwestern United States Alaska or Canada, Inuit, ca. 19th century CE. A fascinating tobacco pipe carved from 2 pieces of antler and adorned with scrimshaw depictions of Inuit hunters pursuing reindeer, seals, walruses, geese, and other animals. Size: 9.6″ L x 1.1″ W x 1.5″ H (24.4 cm x 2.8 cm x 3.8 cm)
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Condition: Made in 2 parts and held together by a wooden dowel. Intact and excellent with rich patina and good preservation of scrimshaw.
Provenance: private Ferndale, Washington, USA collection
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