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692A.
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$632.00
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OUTSTANDING EARLY BEAD AND HIDE COVERED ESKIMO DOLL WITH KAYAK. The stuffed head with sketched face doll has a thin hide coat with hood with bead tassels and line decoration on pants. She carries fur bead decorated carrying cradle with small child. 10-1/2” hide covered kayak with carved paddle accompanies lot. PROVENANCE: Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Stanwood Schmidt of Eureka, CA. Comes with printed provenance “Sam Mitchell was a Humbolt supervisor for many years-related to the Carson family. These Eskimo dolls and canoe were gifts to him from his fathers, Sleffington, who bought claim #1 in the Yukon”. SIZE: 14” h. CONDITION: Some deterioration to outfit, generally good. 9-96018 (800-1,200)
Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2004 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. |