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2782 - Native North American Inuit Carved Fossilized Walrus Bone Toggle in the Form of a Seal. Alaska, circa 13th-14th century A.D. Modelled as a seal with a rounded body and raised heads, small fins and carved eyes, carved for suspension to the underside and an attachment loop to the tail; with two old labels reading: 'Toggle in the form of a seal, excavated on the mainland at Brevik mission, 13th-14th century' and 'Eskimo toggle in form a seal, 13th-14th c'. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, item no. 69.101.7. 26.7 grams, 77 mm (3 in.).
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Native North American Inuit Carved Fossilized Walrus Bone Toggle in the Form of a Seal. Alaska, circa 13th-14th century A.D. Modelled as a seal with a rounded body and raised heads, small fins and carved eyes, carved for suspension to the underside and an attachment loop to the tail; with two old labels reading: 'Toggle in the form of a seal, excavated on the mainland at Brevik mission, 13th-14th century' and 'Eskimo toggle in form a seal, 13th-14th c'. See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, item no. 69.101.7. 26.7 grams, 77 mm (3 in.). Excavated on the mainland at Brevig Mission, Alaska. Ex John and Valerie Arieta, 1993. Dr Alan Black collection. From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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