Lot Essay
The animal representations on such objects represent specific clan totems (see Nelson, 1899, pp.322-23, figs., 109-112).
Details
AN ESKIMO WALRUS IVORY HARPOON SOCKET PIECE
GOLOVIN BAY
Of cylindrical shape with flange extension on end, the top engraved with the head of a seal with open mouth, drilled for insertion of foreshaft, 11in. (28cm.) long
GOLOVIN BAY
Of cylindrical shape with flange extension on end, the top engraved with the head of a seal with open mouth, drilled for insertion of foreshaft, 11in. (28cm.) long
Provenance
McCormick Collection, Toronto