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A Collection of Billiken Talismen, of marine ivory, two…
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Auction Location:
Sydney
Date:
1-Aug-2010
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Description:
A Collection of Billiken Talismen, of marine ivory, two decorated with gold, Alaska, 4-9 cm (6) Note: The original 'billiken' was the invention of American art teacher Florence Pretz, who patented it in 1908. By 1909 it had become a popular subject for Inuit artisans in Nome Alaska, where it became a popular good luck charm
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Category:
Unclassified