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A contemporary Point Hope Baleen basket

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L. Koonok Sr. A baleen basket of ovular form, the lid surmounted by a dynamic carving of a polar bear grasping a fish in his mouth, finely detailed with painted eyes and red pigment at the mouth. Signed on the underside of the lid “L. Koonok Sr. Pt. Hope, 90”. Ht. 4 ½, dia. 3 ¼ in.

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A contemporary Point Hope Baleen basket

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Estimate $800-$1,200Apr 2, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

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Native American PreColumbian Tribal, Fine Art

Apr 02, 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Santa Fe, NM, United States

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