#42 • A Quiver of 19th Century Inuit Copper Arrows

Part of December 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $1,400.00

Status: Sold

An exceptionally rare late 19th or early 20th century Inuit walrus and seal hide quiver, likely of Greenlandic or Nunavut origin, housing eight well-preserved complete arrows. The arrows all contain bone transfer shafts of varying unique designs, each laboriously crafted in detail and connected to their wooden arrowshafts with natural animal sinew; the hammered copper arrowheads have retained their integrity over the years and still seem remarkably fit for use with a minor sharpening. Overall, the set remains in good condition with minor losses to the fletching and age-related wear throughout. The quiver measures approximately 33" long and 4.75" wide.