Inuit Bone Harpoon Spit
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An original Inuit bone harpoon point dating to about 2000 years BP, 142 mm long and 13 mm wide, from a Belgian private collection and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Very beautiful and large spearhead from the archaic Inuit population of Alaska, St-Lawrence Island. Made of bone and finished to the utmost detail. Comparable to harpoons from the late Paleolithic in Europe where the population lived under similar conditions. In almost perfect condition. Length: 142 mm, width 13 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 that may be required for the shipment of this lot are 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.
Very beautiful and large spearhead from the archaic Inuit population of Alaska, St-Lawrence Island. Made of bone and finished to the utmost detail. Comparable to harpoons from the late Paleolithic in Europe where the population lived under similar conditions. In almost perfect condition. Length: 142 mm, width 13 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 that may be required for the shipment of this lot are 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
Culture
Inuit
Century/timeframe
2000-200 BP
Name of object
Harpoon Spit
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
