Lot Essay
Although the surface shows minor damage, the head on the tip of this dagger displays characteristic Okvik elongated features and sensitive modeling.
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ST. LAWRENCE ISLAND
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AN OKVIK IVORY AND SLATE DAGGER
ST. LAWRENCE ISLAND
Composed of an elongated ivory handle modeled to fit the hand, decorated with circular incisions, the end carved in shallow relief in the form of a human face, the face of elongated oval shape, open mouth, long thin nose, inset eyes, horizontal and diagonal incisions on face, dark brown patina, somewhat eroded, slate blade of triangular form inserted in handled and secured
6in. (16.5cm.) long
ST. LAWRENCE ISLAND
Composed of an elongated ivory handle modeled to fit the hand, decorated with circular incisions, the end carved in shallow relief in the form of a human face, the face of elongated oval shape, open mouth, long thin nose, inset eyes, horizontal and diagonal incisions on face, dark brown patina, somewhat eroded, slate blade of triangular form inserted in handled and secured
6in. (16.5cm.) long