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Eskimo Drum Handle, Alaska, 19th century or earlier, made from walrus ivory, originally a harpoon point, with scrimshaw whaling scene on one side and "This Longtime Ago" on the bottom, lg. 6 1/4 in. Provenance: Dr. John Schaeffer collection, Lake Monroe, Florida. Provenance: The property of John Schaeffer Estimate $300-400 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2019-07-10

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