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Inuit Eye Shades — Inuit Eye Shades
Inuit Eye Shades

Inuit Eye Shades

Inuit Eye Shades represent a traditional artifact created by Inuit peoples for practical protection from arctic light reflection. These functional objects demonstrate the ingenuity of indigenous design adapted to environmental needs.

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The Amy & Elliot Lawrence Collection

May 24, 2022

Estimate: $6,000$9,000

Lot 22

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Inuit Eye Shades, Inuit Eye Shades

Inuit Eye Shades represent a traditional artifact created by Inuit peoples for practical protection from arctic light reflection. These functional objects demonstrate the ingenuity of indigenous design adapted to environmental needs.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Dark, Functional Art, Traditional, Craftsmanship, Sculptural, Historical, Utilitarian, Indigenous, Inuit, Bone