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This is a traditional styled Alutiiq/Aleut Bentwood Visor with its painted geometric designs and decorations of ivory, feathers and Russian trade beads. The hunters wore visors to honor the spirits and transform themselves into mighty hunters. The visors are crafted with Sitka Spruce or Yellow Cedar and has a base stain of natural ocher. The figurine on the front and the side ornament is made of walrus ivory and the tassles are decorated with Russian Trade beads and bone. Since all the visors are handmade at the time of the order, no two will ever be exactly alike.
Approx. Size 18"x8"x5"
$4600
Approx. Size 18"x8"x5"
$4600
Wooden Seal Decoy Hat
Wooden Seal Decoy Hats were worn on top the head of hunters in search for seals on the sea ice. The hunters would peer through rocks and ice blocks waiting for the right moment to strike. Represented here is a scaled version. Made with bass wood, seal whiskers, glass beads, and acrylic paint.
Approx. 10 1/2" x 4 1/2 " x 3 1/2"
$495
$695 with display case.
Approx. 10 1/2" x 4 1/2 " x 3 1/2"
$495
$695 with display case.