#82 • Fossilized Whalebone, Ivory & Baleen Drummer Figurine - John Sinnok

Part of Athena Estate Auction Part 3 (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $200.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A fossilized whalebone drummer with ivory face; face is accented with a pair of baleen eyes and pair of baleen labrets. Initialed on the underside as shown for Iñupiaq John Sinnok (b.1959) from Shishmaref, Alaska. Figure measures approximately 5.25" x 3.25" x 5.5" tall.