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TWO ESKIMO ENGRAVED IVORY PIPES**
the first, in two sections with cylindrical mouthpiece expanding to curving shaft of octagonal section, with red and black linear designs, three bands of black circular elements, and a small animal, the shaft surmounted by a walrus carved in relief; the second, probably St. Michael's area, with expanding shaft, engraved on both sides with scenes of Arctic life, some geometrical details, surmounted by a separately carved bowl
Lengths: the first, 12 in. (30.5 cm.); the second, 15 in. (38.1 cm.) (2)
the first, in two sections with cylindrical mouthpiece expanding to curving shaft of octagonal section, with red and black linear designs, three bands of black circular elements, and a small animal, the shaft surmounted by a walrus carved in relief; the second, probably St. Michael's area, with expanding shaft, engraved on both sides with scenes of Arctic life, some geometrical details, surmounted by a separately carved bowl
Lengths: the first, 12 in. (30.5 cm.); the second, 15 in. (38.1 cm.) (2)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Material from Endangered Species.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country
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