Snow goggles (ilgaak or inukhuk) for sun protection.
Carved monoxyle from whalebone, these snow goggles look like an old boat from Alaska's northwest coast when turned inside out.
Inuit, Alaska, U.S.A.
Whalebone, small crack, old oxidation and beautiful patina of use
Length: 15.3 cm
Provenance :
Jean Roudillon Collection
Live Thursday 6 June 2024・16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 57

Snow goggles (ilgaak or inukhuk) for sun protection. Carved monoxyle from whalebone, these snow goggles look like an old boat from Alaska's northwest coast when turned inside out. Inuit, Alaska, U.S.A. Whalebone, small crack, old oxidation and beautiful patina of use Length: 15.3 cm Provenance : Jean Roudillon Collection

Estimate
€400 - €600
Result
€4,550
Buyer's premium
30%
Snow goggles (ilgaak or inukhuk) for sun protection. Carved monoxyle from whalebone, these snow goggles look like an old boat from Alaska's northwest coast when turned inside out. Inuit, Alaska, U.S.A. Whalebone, small crack, old oxidation and beautiful patina of use Length: 15.3 cm Provenance : Jean Roudillon Collection
Sale Thursday 6 June 2024・16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris