An outstanding Bering Sea Eskimo needle case
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0256 |
| Estimate | $3,000 - $5,000 |
| Opening bid | $1,500 |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
A superb and exceptionally rare antique Bering Sea Eskimo (Yupik) needle case, carved in two sections that slide together to protect the sewing needles stored within, an essential tool in Arctic
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