ANTIQUE SAMI LAPLANDER DOLL IN TRADITIONAL FINNISH SKOLT LAPLAND REINDEER OUTFIT

Description: ANTIQUE SKOLT SAMI LAPLANDER MASCULINE DOLL WITH WOOD HEAD IN TRADITIONAL REINDEER OUTFIT FINNISH LAPLAND.SKOLT SAMI AREAS, NOW IN RUSSIA. THIS RARE ANTIQUE SKOLT SAMI DOLL IS FROM NORTHERN FINLAND c.1930's.VERY GOOD EXAMPLE WITH NORMAL WEAR THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH AGE, USE AND, HANDLING.MEASURES APPROX 13" IN. HIGH X 7.5" IN. WIDE. WOOD DOLL HAS A RIGID BODY WITH CARVED SHAPED FACIAL DETAILS AND INKED FEATURES. REINDEER COAT WITH FELT WOOL ACCENTS AND MATCHED HAT, REINDEER LEATHER BOOTS. A WONDERFUL RARE EXAMPLE SPECIMEN FOR ANY SCANDINAVIAN OR FAR NORTH INUIT ESKIMO DOLL MUSEUM COLLECTIONS.THE SKOLT SAMI ARE A SMALL ETHNIC GROUP WITHIN THE FINNISH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY,WITH ONLY A FEW HUNDRED SURVIVING MEMBERS. THEY ARE FROM THE PETSAMO-SUONIKYLA AREA, WHICH WAS CEDED TO THE USSR DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR, AND IT'S RESIDENTS RESETTLED IN INARI. THERE ARE STILL A FEW SAMI IN RUSSIA, WHILE THE LARGEST POPULATIONS ARE IN NORWAY AND SWEDEN.PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN YOU PURCHASE THIS ITEM YOU ARE AGREEING TO PAY MY SHIPPING AND HANDLING COST AS SHOWN ON THIS LISTING. PLEASE OBSERVE: I DO NOT SHIP TO ANY THIRD PARTY USA ADDRESS OR THIRD PARTY WAREHOUSE RE-SHIPPERS SHIPPERS IN USA FOR OVERSEAS FORWARDING.I ONLY SHIP TO VERIFIED RESIDENTIAL HOME ADDRESSES ONLY. MUST HAVE CONFIRMED SHIPPING ADDRESS. TO APPRECIATE, PLEASE SCROLL OVER ALL PICS FOR CLOSE UP VIEW. SOLD AS IS DESCRIBED. PLEASE ASK ALL QUESTIONS PRIOR AS THERE ARE NO RETURNS AND SALE IS FINAL. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO READ ENTIRE VERY IMPORTANT LISTING DETAILS BEFORE YOU BID OR BUY.ALL OF MY OBJECTS/ PIECES WILL SHOW VARIABLE STAGES OF WEAR OR USE.NONE OF THESE PIECES LOOK LIKE NEW OBJECTS BECAUSE THEY ARE OLD.THESE PIECES ARE STRAIGHT FROM COLLECTION. PLEASE STUDY THE PHOTOS PROVIDED TO DETERMINE IF THIS PIECE IS FOR YOU AND PLEASE READ ENTIRE LISTING COMPLETELY.NO RETURNS, REMORSE, OR REFUNDS. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS PRIOR. *Shipping is within U.S. only.* International (Outside USA) please inquire shipping, rates vary by weight.NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AT THIS TIME.*Please look to my future auctions on Ebay for more Vintage, Rare, Hard to find and collectible T SHIRTS, Reyn Spooner plus other Hawaiian manufactures of fine clothing and accessories! Dealing in items you don't normally find. All types of goods and Collectibles. Dolls, animal figurines, children figurines,weaponry, art prints and original art paintings. Specializing in eclectic & esoteric items.Thank you for looking!I WISH TO THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS PURCHASED MY ITEMS, PLUS THE FOLKS WHO HAVE BEEN REPEAT PURCHASERS! THANK YOU, THANK YOU,THANK YOU!!GENERAL AUCTION TERMSAll sales are final, no returns, remorse, refunds. Should there be any fault with item, it will be fully detailed in the description. nothing is overlooked. The items i know very well and are from my personal collection. Please ask questions.The item shown is the item you will receive. I do not use stock photos.I reserve the right to cancel or block bids from previous non-paying bidders or difficult buyers.Please read my description and do not assume anything, when in doubt ASK. I respond quickly.Read all measurements and item conditions in my listing, I describe all item/s honestly.All the items i sell are used/ pre-owned unless otherwise stated as new/ brand new.I do not accept returns for buyer's remorse, misunderstanding the listing, etc. Most importantly, no returns, refunds for not reading the listing, even if you are on your tablet or smartphone.I ship only to the address mentioned at the time of purchase using the checkout system, so please double check this as no changes in address can be made.PAYMENTPAYMENT IS EXPECTED NO LATER THAN 2 DAYS FROM AUCTION CLOSING.“Buy it now” will require to make payment immediatelyIf payment is not made within 2 days of purchase, on 3rd day, an unpaid claim will be automatically filed on eBay against the non-paying buyer and will relist the item.SHIPPING & HANDLINGFirst class or Standard or Priority Mail to U.S. residential home addresses.International bidders please inquire about postage to your country before bidding or purchase. ( no international shipping at this time)I will combine shipping on multiple items purchased. If you purchase more than one item from me please wait for me to send you an invoice there MAY be a POSSIBLE discount. Please note:COMBINED SHIPPING does not mean a automatic discount in the shipping cost, it means i can combine order for all items to ship together. This is very important. I am not able to make any changes after sale. the address shown at time of purchase is the same address i will ship to. I will ship your item ASAP after receipt of payment same day if possible but, typically within 1 business day or sooner (this excludes Sundays and postal holidays).I package all items with proper care whether they are large or small. Once leaving my hands I have no control of handling. I use USPS postal service. In the unlikely event an item should arrive broken/damaged it is the buyer's responsibility to file a claim as the buyer has the item to bring to carrier or proof of damage. Please contact me directly, not ebay I will gladly help in any way I can if there are any questions. I am willing to handle this claim process for you if you find it too difficult, I am here to help and will expedite process for you. PLEASE NOTE: that sellers pay fees on all money received including the shipping, I pay more and that is not even factoring in ebay/paypal fees, shipping supplies,sourcing shipping appropriate boxes or recycled materials plus gas and time involved. If the shipping seems high it is because by today's standards US shipping is and will continue to increase each and every year, but certainly still more affordable than driving cross country or airfare travel to pick up the item/s. So when you are leaving feedback, please remember this! Also, there is no reason to ever leave neutral or negative feedback to be mean and try to ruin a sellers reputation. You must contact me prior. If you do not post feedback ( which is your choice ) I do not post yours. I only post Feedback after i have recieved yours this lets me know that you have received your order.Be kind and do something for somebody today.WHEN YOUR PURCHASE IS RECEIVED, YOUR POSITIVE 5 STAR FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED

Price: 4000 USD

Location: Orange, California

End Time: 2024-12-03T05:24:56.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29.95 USD