#97 • Old Bering Sea Harpoon Socket & Firestarter

Part of Collection of Arthur Gross Day 2 (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $460.00

Status: Sold

Category: Alaska Native Artifacts

Two finely engraved pieces of Old Bering Sea Eskimo artifacts, both carved from ancient walrus tusks. The larger example was most recently used as a firestarter and may have been one side of a large harpoon counterweight. The second smaller example is noted as a harpoon socket that would have been used for small game. The largest measures approximately 4" x 2" x 0.75". Note: Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.