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THREE YUPIK ESKIMO CARVED IVORY STORYKNIVES**
each with incised decorations on each side, the first, with notched handle and typical linear motifs; the second, with flaring blade, linear pattern and nucleated circle; the third, with bird's head below the grip, it's eye a nucleated circle, three similar circles on the blade
Lengths: the first, 7 in. (17.8 cm.); the second, 7¾ in. (19.6 cm.); the third, 9½ in. (24.1 cm.) (3)
each with incised decorations on each side, the first, with notched handle and typical linear motifs; the second, with flaring blade, linear pattern and nucleated circle; the third, with bird's head below the grip, it's eye a nucleated circle, three similar circles on the blade
Lengths: the first, 7 in. (17.8 cm.); the second, 7¾ in. (19.6 cm.); the third, 9½ in. (24.1 cm.) (3)
Special notice
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.