Elisapee Inukpuk ??? (b. 1938), InukjuakElisapee Inukpuk ??? (b. 1938), Inukjuak (Port Harrison) WOMAN STRETCHING SEAL SKIN unsigned 15.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 in — 39.4 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm
FOUR DOLLS AND A NAVAJO BLANKET VEST.FOUR DOLLS AND A NAVAJO BLANKET VEST. Twentieth century. Man's vest made from a blanket with cloth interior and silver conchos. Label "A Design by Hester, Santa Fe, NM". 23"l. And four dolls. Wood carved Inuit with partial seal skin clothes and a small child. 15.5"l., composition and wood doll with cloth clothes 14"h. and a miniature Seminole doll and Skookum doll, 3"h. Varying wear and loss.
LADIES BROWN SEAL SKIN SWING COAT: MediumLADIES BROWN SEAL SKIN SWING COAT: Medium size jacket with rolled cuffs and slit pockets. 28\'\' l.
PAIR OF DECO STYLE SEAL SKIN COUNTERPAIR OF DECO STYLE SEAL SKIN COUNTER CHAIRSPair of Deco style seal skin counter chairs, 49”H. x 29”W.
Condition:
Scratches and abrasions to legs, some fur loss at corners
INUIT SEAL KAYAK, HAIDA FROGTwo NorthwestINUIT SEAL KAYAK, HAIDA FROGTwo Northwest Coast items. Including 1 Inuit model kayak, wood framework with seal skin exterior, and 1 Haida carved wood seated frog, painted red, black and green, signed "Queen Chalotte [sic] Island B. C., MN-65201" underneath. The seal skin with tears; the frog shows slight wear. Kayak, 28 3/4" long; frog, 4" high. ESTIMATE $200-300
Condition:
The seal skin with tears; the frog shows slight wear.
MID-20TH C. INUIT SEALSKIN, HIDE & CARIBOUMID-20TH C. INUIT SEALSKIN, HIDE & CARIBOU MUKLUKSThis is a fantastic circa 1950-1970’s vintage pair of men’s Alaskan Inuit Eskimo Mukluks done in sealskin, caribou and hide. Mukluks are a soft, supple knee-high boots traditionally made of sealskin, caribou, or reindeer skin and originally worn by the Native people of the Arctic, including the Inuit, Aleut, and Yupik tribes. The name Mukluk is derived from the Yupik word 'maklak', meaning "bearded seal", in reference to the bearded seal skin used to make the soles of the boots. This pair shows the traditional parfleche rawhide hard bases in Caribou with Seal fur high top having Indian tanned hide wrapping ties and trade clothe top with hide and lace ties. A nice men’s set that is well kept, stiff hides, some very slight loss and a few repairs, but overall good. Dan Paynich Great Falls, Montana collection. Each measures about 10.5”L sole by 14.5”H ankle by 4.5”W. Total weight of 1 lbs. 14 oz.
THREE INUIT ARTICLES19th century, comprising:THREE INUIT ARTICLES19th century, comprising: soapstone oil lamp, ulu with bone handle and curved steel blade, kayak model, likely seal skin with hunter in cloth garment, lacking paddle, 17-1/2 in.
Provenance: Sold to Benefit the North Carolina Maritime Museum System
Note: Inuit items acquired by Rufus Seawall in 1925 and 1927 when visiting Etah and Labrador. The first trip was part of an excursion sponsored by the U.S. Navy and National Geographic with Donald MacMillan
Condition:
oil lamp having natural finish with rough spots, discoloration and abrasions; ulu bone handle with scratching, museum accession number, rusting to blade; kayak general wear, discoloration, spotting, scuffing
MINIATURE 19TH C. INUIT SEALSKIN KAYAKMINIATURE 19TH C. INUIT SEALSKIN KAYAK BOAT (MODEL)**Originally Listed At $600**
Native American, Northwestern United States or Canada, Inuit / Aleut people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A superb miniature model kayak boat made from stretched seal skin over a wood frame, complete with paddles, bone attachments, and sinew lashings. The kayak was the most prized possession of a northern hunter, used for transportation, seal hunting, and fishing. Models were built to demonstrate their construction to eager European traders who wanted to purchase these lightweight boats, and later as souvenirs, toys, and as art! This example is in superb condition, and while we have not tested it, the body seems perfectly watertight! Size: 21.5" L x 2" W x 1.75" H (54.6 cm x 5.1 cm x 4.4 cm)
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Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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Condition:
Some fraying to sinew threads, and hide cargo bundle is reattached with glue, otherwise in great condition.
AN INUIT DOLL OUTFITTED IN VELLUM PARKAANAN INUIT DOLL OUTFITTED IN VELLUM PARKAAN INUIT DOLL OUTFITTED IN VELLUM PARKA
Alaskan (Reindeer People), c. 1900, leather. The doll of leather face and body wrapped in a parka of seal skin with fur trim.
18 1/2 in. (47 cm.)
Ex Iowa Wesleyan University collection;
Gift of Dorothy M. Russell, Nome, AK, Iowa Wesleyan alum and purportedly one on the four-nurse team who supported Dr. Curtis Welch during the Nome Diphtheria epidemic of 1925
Condition:
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HAND MADE ESKIMO DOLLEskimo carved woodHAND MADE ESKIMO DOLLEskimo carved wood doll, caribou and seal skin fur, good cond. Circa early 20th century. Measures 10" tall. Excellent condition.
EMILY POWERS, (LABRADOR), PAIR OF TEAEMILY POWERS, (LABRADOR), PAIR OF TEA DOLLS (INNIKUEU): EACH FIGURE WITH BABY ON BACK,Emily Powers, (Labrador) Pair of Tea Dolls (Innikueu): Each Figure with Baby on Back, seal skin, tanned caribou hide, rabbit fur, yarn, fabric Hand made, embroidered facial features, acquired from the artist, in Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador. When the Innu travelled to their hunting grounds in interior Labrador and eastern Quebec — as some still do today, although it was much more common pre-1950s — everyone was expected to carry a share of the load. Children carried their share by bringing along dolls stuffed with reserves of tea. After the tea was consumed, the doll could then be stuffed with grass or leaves to retain its shape. seal skin, tanned caribou hide, rabbit fur, yarn, fabric Dimensions: Mother with Baby: 14 x 4 x 6 in. (35.56 x 10.16 x 15.24 cm.), Father: 15 x 7 x 4 in. (38.10 x 17.78 x 10.16 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
Inuit Sealskin Model Umiak, Three Person
earlyInuit Sealskin Model Umiak, Three Person
early 20th century
wood frame covered with seal skin
length 47-1/2 inches
Property from the Estate of Robert Streett
Alaskan Model Umiak
1892
wood frameAlaskan Model Umiak
1892
wood frame covered with seal skin; inked on exterior Dr. Anton Sonnenfeld / 12 June 1892, interior Point Barrow, Alaska
length 38-1/2 inches x width 10-25 inches
From the Collection of Peter Sinclair, West Hurley, NY
Inuit Sealskin Model Umiak, Three Person
earlyInuit Sealskin Model Umiak, Three Person
early 20th century
wood frame covered with seal skin
length 47-1/2 inches
INUIT SEAL SKIN KAYAK AND PARCHMENTINUIT SEAL SKIN KAYAK AND PARCHMENT BOX, L OF KAYAK: 24 1/2 IN. (62.23 CM.)Inuit Seal Skin Kayak and Parchment Box,, Dimensions: L of kayak: 24 1/2 in. (62.23 cm.)
Pair of Haida Carved Wood Dolls
secondPair of Haida Carved Wood Dolls
second quarter 20th century
lot of 2, each with carved and painted facial features and dressed in a seal skin parka and leather boots; sizes include:
height 11 inches each
An antique seal skin and leather InuitAn antique seal skin and leather Inuit carrying bag. 19”x 19” Condition: some fur deterioration, dried leather CT Transfer Fee $20
KALAALLIT PEOPLES, INUIT MODEL UMIAKKALAALLIT PEOPLES, INUIT MODEL UMIAK likely early 20th c., Greenland, seal skin parchment, wood, cloth and hair, kayak framed and wrapped, with carved and dressed doll oarsmen, oars and regalia, 4"h x 28"l x 5"w
(2) NATIVE AMERICAN INUIT JAW & BALEEN(2) NATIVE AMERICAN INUIT JAW & BALEEN ART SLEDS(lot of 2) Native American Inuit art (toy) sleds, comprising: (1) signed Harry Brower, Barrow, Alaska, fashioned from a Caribou jaw with bowhead whale baleen seat, accented with seal skin pouch, metal and cord fittings; (1) miniature, possibly John Ehouvgauk, in a similar style, fashioned from a wolverine jaw and bowhead whale baleen; largest: approx 5.5"h, 4.25"w, 13"d, 1lbs total
A PAIR OF SEAL SKIN SLIPPERS MarkedA PAIR OF SEAL SKIN SLIPPERS Marked sized 11.
CA. 1900 GREENLANDIC INUIT UMIAK WITHCA. 1900 GREENLANDIC INUIT UMIAK WITH ROWERS.WOODEN FRAME, WALRUS SKIN COVER, THREE ROWERS DRESSED IN COTTON CLOTHING AND SEAL SKIN BOOTS. UMIAK IS FULLY STOCKED WITH HARPOON, OIL LAMPS, ULU, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. 28" LONG. SHOWS REPAIR TO BOWSPRIT.
LATE 19TH CENTURY NORTHWEST COAST PAINTEDLATE 19TH CENTURY NORTHWEST COAST PAINTED CLOTHCHIEFTAIN’S ROBE. SEAL SKIN AND BEAVER TRIM. 39” LONG, 16” FRINGE, 23” SHOULDER TO SHOULDER, 22” LONG SLEEVES. SHOWS SEVERAL AREAS OF MENDS, PRIMARILY AT UNDERARMS
Eskimo Model Kayak with Hunter woodenEskimo Model Kayak with Hunter wooden frame covered with seal skin; wooden harpoon paddles and float accompany hunter length 27 in.mid-20th?century Condition: Hunter has legs which have become unattached; couple broken hide straps.
Pr beaded seal skin & felt NorthwestPr beaded seal skin & felt Northwest Native American moccasins, blue, green, & white eagle beaded decoration, 10" long Estimate $200-400