Vintage Baleen Basket Joe Sigviagak Eskimo Art

$1,950.00

Vintage Baleen Basket Joe Sigviagak Eskimo Art

Baleen baskets are among the most difficult to weave because of the stiffness of the material. Joe Sigviagak, Inupiak weaver from Barrow, Alaska has woven this basket from both dark and light baleen. This contrast in color across the entire basket makes for a very appealing look.

Basket is 3 1/4 inches in diameter x 2 1/2 inches high to the top of the ivory walrus head finial. The basket is signed “Joe S, 1968, Barrow” on the bottom

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Vintage Baleen Basket Joe Sigviagak Eskimo Art

Baleen baskets are among the most difficult to weave because of the stiffness of the material. Joe Sigviagak, Inupiak weaver from Barrow, Alaska has woven this basket from both dark and light baleen. This contrast in color across the entire basket makes for a very appealing look.

Basket is 3 1/4 inches in diameter x 2 1/2 inches high to the top of the ivory walrus head finial. The basket is signed “Joe S, 1968, Barrow” on the bottom

Weight 2 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 9 × 9 in
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