#35 • Antique Eskimo Bone Needle Case

Part of January 2025 Fantastic Finds Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $45.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic & Tribal Art & Crafts

A late 19th or early 20th century Eskimo needle case, featuring faded decorative scrimshaw lines encircling the case itself, a seal or caribou hide strap running through the center to hold the needle secure, plus a primitiv needle pusher (thimble of sorts) on one end, and a round stopper upon the other designed to keep the pieces intact. A length of sinew serves to tie the needle case to the user's clothing for easy transport. Measures approximately 1.25" x 10" long.