Large Polar Bear rug taken at Point Hope, Alaska in 1930, appears in good condition with claws in tact, approx. 101"l, 80"w *Provenance: Inherited by our consignor whose grandfather, a teacher at the Government school in Point Hope, was given the bear pelt by the Alaskan Eskimo who killed it in 1930. The attached photo of the front page of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, September 19, 1930 includes an article and photo of the pelt. Start Price: $2000.00 All lots are sold as is and where is. Austin Auction Gallery provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.