Lot Essay
Cf. Karutz, R., Die Völker Europas, Stuttgart, 1926, p.19, fig.20, for a similar heddle
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Details
A FINE INUIT MODEL SLED AND A LAPP HEDDLE
The hide top of the sled lashed to the wood frame with hide cord, ivory runners and other fine details; the rectangular bone heddle pierced for threads
each about 30cm. long (2)
The hide top of the sled lashed to the wood frame with hide cord, ivory runners and other fine details; the rectangular bone heddle pierced for threads
each about 30cm. long (2)
Provenance
Rev. E.J. Peck, H.G. Beasley (acquired 12 April 1932) John and Nora Wise, for the sled
The entry in the Beasley inventory reads: 12-4-1932 A sledge model very nicely made. The runners & back bar being of ivory. The dog traces fitted with ivory buckles. Collection of the Rev. E. Peck. L.M.S. 1875-80. Bought from the C.M. House 33, Park Street, Bristol
The entry in the Beasley inventory reads: 12-4-1932 A sledge model very nicely made. The runners & back bar being of ivory. The dog traces fitted with ivory buckles. Collection of the Rev. E. Peck. L.M.S. 1875-80. Bought from the C.M. House 33, Park Street, Bristol
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Ivory and Endangered Species
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