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Native American Antiques568 of 1909Can you assist with identification? Pueblo? Age??Hand made Silver and onyx necklace
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    Posted 7 years ago

    just-tootoo
    (2 items)

    This is an 18-inch long bone knife from the arctic. I want to research the maker via his signature but have not had any luck so far with the symbols. I'm sure there are experts familiar with the language. Ant direction to help solve this puzzle would be greatly appreciated.

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    1. Alan2310 Alan2310, 7 years ago
      https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuktitut_syllabics
      Have fun, definitely a keeper, I will contact the Museum of civilization, downtown Quebec for excact value for assurance.
      GREAT FIND.

      Regards
      Alan
    2. just-tootoo, 7 years ago
      Thanks Allen..I'm on it !

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