Iron Age, Inuit culture Bone Arrow head - 65 mm
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Harpoenspits from Inuit culture, an Iron Age bone harpoon point of 65 mm length (8 mm wide), originating from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, USA, in very good condition and supplied with an authenticity certificate; from a Belgian collection.
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Harpoon tip, in very good condition (see photos), virtually no corrosion and a beautiful patina. These pieces are often found by the Inuit along the coasts where they have been preserved for centuries in permafrost. Originating from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, USA
Length 65 mm
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits required for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Harpoon tip, in very good condition (see photos), virtually no corrosion and a beautiful patina. These pieces are often found by the Inuit along the coasts where they have been preserved for centuries in permafrost. Originating from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, USA
Length 65 mm
Each sold item/lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot originates from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits required for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Iron Age, Inuit culture
Country of Origin
North America
Century/timeframe
Ijzertijd, 500-2000 BP
Material
Bone
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
Belgium
Height
65 mm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Width
8 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
