Ancient Punuk Bering Strait Eskimo Walrus Ivory Fish Net Shuttle
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Ancient Punuk Bering Strait Eskimo Walrus Ivory Fish Net Shuttle
Ancient Punuk Bering Strait Eskimo Walrus Ivory Fish Net Shuttle
Period 1000-1200
Medium Walrus, Marine Ivory ( walrus )
Dimension 10.5 cm (4¹/₈ inches)
An Ancient Punuk Bering Strait Eskimo Walrus Ivory Fish Net Shuttle used for Making Fine Mesh Nets a Deep Groove to the Reverse to Enable the Winding of Sinew Thread
Chips to one end
Smooth dark old patina
Circa 800 - 1200 AD
Size: 10.5cm long - 4 ins long
Chips to one end
Smooth dark old patina
Circa 800 - 1200 AD
Size: 10.5cm long - 4 ins long
Period: 1000-1200
Medium: Walrus, Marine Ivory ( walrus )
Dimension: 10.5 cm (4¹/₈ inches)
Provenance: Ex English Private collection
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