Description
Snow goggles (ilgaak or inukhuk) for sun protection. Carved monoxyle from whalebone, these snow goggles look like an old boat from Alaska's northwest coast when turned inside out. Inuit, Alaska, U.S.A. Whalebone, small crack, old oxidation and beautiful patina of use Length: 15.3 cm Provenance : Jean Roudillon Collection
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Snow goggles (ilgaak or inukhuk) for sun protection. Carved monoxyle from whalebone, these snow goggles look like an old boat from Alaska's northwest coast when turned inside out. Inuit, Alaska, U.S.A. Whalebone, small crack, old oxidation and beautiful patina of use Length: 15.3 cm Provenance : Jean Roudillon Collection