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FOUR INUIT ARTIFACTS AND A HARPOON POINT
An archaic Inuit pendant of rectangular form, pierced twice for suspension and with carved depression at the centre, dark golden patina; an Inuit ivory harpoon point with metal blade secured with hide cord to the carved wood case; an ivory harpoon point; a bone implement; and a Tierra del Fuego bone harpoon point with carved barbs to one side
8.5cm. to 27cm. long (5)
An archaic Inuit pendant of rectangular form, pierced twice for suspension and with carved depression at the centre, dark golden patina; an Inuit ivory harpoon point with metal blade secured with hide cord to the carved wood case; an ivory harpoon point; a bone implement; and a Tierra del Fuego bone harpoon point with carved barbs to one side
8.5cm. to 27cm. long (5)
Provenance
Admiral Robert Peary and his daughter Marie Agnighto Peary Kuhne, ("the Snow Baby"), Sotheby's March 22, 1983, lot 52, for the second item. Peary collected a large group of Inuit artifacts during his 1891-92 expedition for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893.
Lt. Gen. A.H.L.F. Pitt Rivers, acquired from W.D. Webster, November 1895 for the last item
Lt. Gen. A.H.L.F. Pitt Rivers, acquired from W.D. Webster, November 1895 for the last item
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20.825% of the hammer price for lots with values up to NLG 200,000. If the hammer price exceeds the NLG 200,000 then the premium is calculated at 20.825% of the first NLG 200,000 plus 11.9% of any amount in excess of NLG 200,000.
Ivory and Endangered Species
Prospective purchasers are advised that certain property offered may be subject to Dutch legislation relating to endangered species and environmental conservation. The export of any of these lots may require a special license from the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) office. Several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials of endangered species such as ivory, tortoiseshell, rhinoceros horn, and whalebone. Irrespective of percentage, prospective purchasers should familiarise themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import any such property into another country. Whilst Christie's is pleased to assist buyers with applications for export and import permits, buyers are reminded that they are ultimately responsible for satisfying export and import regulations and Christie's cannot guarantee the successful outcome of license applications. Please contact the Tribal Art dept if you have any further questions.
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