1882, Very Rare, Inuit Civilisation, Tanned Seal Skin, Wood & Bone, Eskimo & Kayak (Inuit / Canadian).

Inscribed: "White Fish Island 1882”.

In the 1800's, White Fish Island was a significant site for Indigenous peoples and was recognised as belonging to the Batchewana First Nation. The Island was a location of Indigenous settlement, trade, and fishing activities.

In 1882, an American trading ship, the Venus, provided the islanders with cotton seeds for future crops.
 
CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age.
 
PROVENANCE:
 
From the Estate of an Art & Antiques Collector in Paris, France.
Includes a Tribal Art Expert's, Certificate of Authenticity, and Receipt from its purchase in Paris in 2005 for the amount of €3,300.