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Vintage Handmade Alaska Native Inupiaq Doll w/ Fur Made by Esther Norton (3E10)

$ 79.2

Availability: 19 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Provenance: Purchased by Seller
  • Tribal Affiliation: Inupiaq
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Brand: Handmade
  • Origin: Made in Kotzebue, Alaska
  • Features: Handmade
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Artisan: Esther Norton
  • Theme: Cultures & Ethnicities
  • Material: Fur
  • Condition: This beautiful handmade doll was made by Esther Norton and purchased from her in 1991. Some of the fur on the back of the parka has separated but overall it's in excellent condition. Examine photos closely.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Ethnicity: Native American- Alaskan Inupiaq

    Description

    This beautiful handmade doll was made by Esther Norton of Kotzebue, Alaska and purchased from her in 1991. The mukluks and mittens are possibly made from calf fur. The body of the parka is possibly rabbit fur and the trim around the bottom of the parka as well as around the hood is possibly wolf or beaver fur. Some of the fur on the back of the parka has separated but overall it's in excellent condition. Examine photos closely to make your own determination as to type of fur and condition.