500 - 5000, Yrs ALEUT Artifact KODIAK ISL ALASKA Inuit STONE OIL LAMP Or MORTAR 213
Item History & Price
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What we have here is a Gorgeous Ancient 500-5000+ years old Native Aleut Artifact in the form of a Beautifully Crafted Stone Oil Lamp or Mortar. Measures approximately 3 7/8 inches long by 3 inches wide by 13/16 inches high and weighs 0.48 pounds. Collected on Kodiak Island Alaska between 1965-1975 by the bush pilot Jim Klement who flew the Grummon Goose amphibious airplane that brought in supplies and was the lifeline between the people of Kodiak Island and the rest of the world. This... piece is from a large collection of artifacts given as thank you gifts from the Aleut Native people to the pilot over the years he spent flying in/out supplies as well as transporting sick and injured locals. I have spoken personally with the pilot and he emphasized that at that time the Aleut of Kodiak Island were a very reserved private people who typically did not want much to do with outsiders, and it was only because he was their pilot that he became a respected friend to them. The pilot has told me that all of these items gifted to him were collected by the Aleut themselves from their own land and that these ancient Aleut pieces are very rare because the native people rarely traded or gave their artifacts to outsiders, their friend the pilot being one of the uncommon exceptions. Just look at this wonderful hand carved tool from an ancient culture, nice shape and colour. Used old condition... all my Aleut artifacts may or may not have wear, weathering soiling/staining, chips, scratches, cracks, rubs, losses and other imperfections etc as expected and common to old traditional pieces... see photos for over all condition. I do not know the exact age as ages vary, likely 500-5000 yrs or older... please look at photos and you determine to your best judgment the age, condition, what this is, and what this is worth. Colours in photos may vary from original item depending on camera exposures and viewing monitors. I am happy to offer you the opportunity to touch and hold history. Enjoy for a lifetime or resell for a profit! This is a nice piece, don't let it get away... bid early because someone else wants this!
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Please read entire listing for all conditions of sale. See photos as to the item's condition... you are buying what is in the photos independent of my in good faith word description... bid only if you agree to this! Responsible bidders only please, as there are no returns. Please do your research and ask questions before you bid, this is your responsibility. Then... BID EARLY and SNIPE HIGH to make this yours!
Shipping cost listed below is in Canadian dollars (if you convert to USA dollars the US dollar amount will be less than this): $27 shipping within Canada... shipping to the USA $20 NOT Tracked Airmail or $30 Tracked Airmail... World wide shipping available, $30 NOT Tracked Airmail or $72 TRACKED Airmail to many but not all European countries including England, France, Belgium and Germany. CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING for shipping quote to other locations. And YES I COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE YOU MONEY. I always label my shipping packages discreetly with simple customs friendly descriptions to aid in smooth border crossings. Please pay within 3 days of winning an auction unless you contact me to say you will be bidding on more items for combined shipping. All sales final... this is a real auction, no returns unless the item you receive is not the item in the photos. If you win this auction the item is yours, your winning bid is your contract, there is no cancellation of winning bids, only bid if you are prepared to pay!
Don't let this get away! Make your BID EARLY and SNIPE HIGH!!!
All my auctions are real auctions that are "as is" what you see is what you get, no refunds or returns unless the item you receive is not the item in the auction photos. My descriptions are my best attempt to say what I think the item is, I am not an expert and the written words should only be used as a guideline... what you are buying is what you see in the photos, any word descriptions are done in good faith to the best of my opinion but are not guaranteed, you are buying what is in the photos not the words. Shipping from Canada to other countries costs more than domestic USA postal rates because I am shipping from an other country. I am shipping from Canada so it will take longer to get to other countries like the USA than your own domestic shipping because of the time it takes for items to cross the border and for customs clearances, so please be patient. Items shipped outside of Canada may be subject to your country's customs fees, taxes, laws and regulations... all these including item legality and any other additional fees are the buyers responsibility. Yes I combine shipping on multiple items to save you shipping costs. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message. If you have any problems or concerns with your order please contact me first before leaving feedback so we can work it out, I want happy customers. Enjoy the auction!
BID EARLY and SNIPE HIGH!!!
213Aleut
For Canadian buyers, sales tax will be added to all purchases and shipping costs going to Canadian addresses based on the Provincial tax rates associated with the shipping address. No sales tax for all items shipped outside of Canada.
Check out my other auction listings!!!
Please read entire listing for all conditions of sale. See photos as to the item's condition... you are buying what is in the photos independent of my in good faith word description... bid only if you agree to this! Responsible bidders only please, as there are no returns. Please do your research and ask questions before you bid, this is your responsibility. Then... BID EARLY and SNIPE HIGH to make this yours!
Shipping cost listed below is in Canadian dollars (if you convert to USA dollars the US dollar amount will be less than this): $27 shipping within Canada... shipping to the USA $20 NOT Tracked Airmail or $30 Tracked Airmail... World wide shipping available, $30 NOT Tracked Airmail or $72 TRACKED Airmail to many but not all European countries including England, France, Belgium and Germany. CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING for shipping quote to other locations. And YES I COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE YOU MONEY. I always label my shipping packages discreetly with simple customs friendly descriptions to aid in smooth border crossings. Please pay within 3 days of winning an auction unless you contact me to say you will be bidding on more items for combined shipping. All sales final... this is a real auction, no returns unless the item you receive is not the item in the photos. If you win this auction the item is yours, your winning bid is your contract, there is no cancellation of winning bids, only bid if you are prepared to pay!
Don't let this get away! Make your BID EARLY and SNIPE HIGH!!!
All my auctions are real auctions that are "as is" what you see is what you get, no refunds or returns unless the item you receive is not the item in the auction photos. My descriptions are my best attempt to say what I think the item is, I am not an expert and the written words should only be used as a guideline... what you are buying is what you see in the photos, any word descriptions are done in good faith to the best of my opinion but are not guaranteed, you are buying what is in the photos not the words. Shipping from Canada to other countries costs more than domestic USA postal rates because I am shipping from an other country. I am shipping from Canada so it will take longer to get to other countries like the USA than your own domestic shipping because of the time it takes for items to cross the border and for customs clearances, so please be patient. Items shipped outside of Canada may be subject to your country's customs fees, taxes, laws and regulations... all these including item legality and any other additional fees are the buyers responsibility. Yes I combine shipping on multiple items to save you shipping costs. If you have any questions feel free to send me a message. If you have any problems or concerns with your order please contact me first before leaving feedback so we can work it out, I want happy customers. Enjoy the auction!
BID EARLY and SNIPE HIGH!!!
213Aleut
