Inupiat eskino carved whale bone mask from Point Hope Alaska
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Inupiat eskino carved whale bone mask from Point Hope Alaska
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950's
- Condition:Very good with age appropriate wear and a crack to the clay backing.
- Seller Location:Palm Springs, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U0905268350807
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