#6 • Iñupiaq Baleen Basket w/ Polar Bear Finial

Part of June 2024 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $300.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A mid to third quarter of the 20th century Iñupiaq lidded baleen basket with walrus tusk polar bear finial and oblong charger cover on the base. The basket demonstrates dark brown to black shading, and is signed on the lid by "R.F." and dated "15" on the inside of the basket as shown. Measures approximately 3.75" in diameter x 2.75" tall.