NORTHWEST COAST CARVED BONE BELT BUCKLE.

NORTHWEST COAST CARVED BONE BELT BUCKLE. Alaska. It is believed this carving was taken from a fragment of Mastodon bone where it was discovered protruding from a glacier. Carving depicts bust of a bear. Now mounted in hand made silver buckle. SIZE: 3-1/4″ l x 2-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Purported to have been traded to manager of a restaurant in exchange for a meal who had the carving mounted as a buckle and subsequently gifted to current owner. CONDITION: Overall very good with undisturbed patina and good color. 9-24045 (700-900)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2571	$0.00	NORTHWEST COAST CARVED BONE BELT BUCKLE. Alaska. It is believed this carving was taken from a fragment of Mastodon bone where it was discovered protruding from a glacier. Carving depicts bust of a bear. Now mounted in hand made silver buckle. SIZE: 3-1/4″ l x 2-1/2″ w. PROVENANCE: Purported to have been traded to manager of a restaurant in exchange for a meal who had the carving mounted as a buckle and subsequently gifted to current owner. CONDITION: Overall very good with undisturbed patina and good color. 9-24045 (700-900) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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