RARE Inuit/Eskimo Folk Art on Seal Fur Wall Hanging Rug

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Eskimo Pre 1970: item #534052

Renderings depict a single Inuit Eskimo Arctic fur sealskin with cut out applique silhouette-like inuit folklore figure images also made of fur hand-sewn into the main rug or used as a wallhanging. All attached (hand-sewn) to seal hide and also all hand sewing is done with hide lace thread. Has the hanging loops made of hide as well, 34" x 55" (2 ft. 10 inches x 4 ft 7") 1950's/1960's. Absolutely authentic and original; however, it is unsigned. The inlaid pieces of fur flow beautifully togethe... Click for details

NORTHWEST COAST CARVED & PAINTED TOTEM

Archives: Regional Art: Americas: Eskimo Pre 1940: item #47259

Nice 2 figure totem -- 7 inches tall -- good patina on the wood & good old paint -- deep red, dark green, black & white -- old thumbtacks & string on the back -- a nice decorative piece