North by Northwest Arts is the on-line presence of Jeffrey Myers Primitive Art.

Mr. Myers has specialized in the American Eskimo for the last 30 years, of which 25 have been spent living and field collecting among the Bering Sea Eskimo.

This experience has provided substantial knowledge of the prehistoric cultures, its peoples and the material culture. Although a frequent visitor to the mainland areas, most of his time has been spent living in the village of Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island. St. Lawrence Island is the area where the earliest cultural periods with an artistic tradition originates, and he has often stayed 3 months, the duration of the digging season.

Our 19^th century holdings are comprised of objects produced for internal utilization. Notably present are examples of masks (both Inupiat and Yupik) danced ceremonially, animal effigies and amulets related to “Inua” and the hunting culture, Kayaks, clothing and hunting gear are continually in inventory.

Walrus ivory pipes are represented, although made for sale or trade, as the carving and engraving styles may represent fine examples of earlier styles.

Quality Northwest coast representational objects are continually sought. Frontlets, masks, rattles, bowls and weavings are usually represented in inventory. We are fortunate to have an exceptional collection of 15 goat and sheep horn spoons, assembled over a ten year period.

Jeffrey Myers Primitive Arts has consulted to exhibitions and auction houses. We assemble collections, document objects, evaluate and appraise.

Memberships are held in the Art and Antique Dealers League of America, the International Appraisers Association and the Explorers Club.