Inuit carved billiken charm or pendant of walrus ivory. Detailed body black details. No maker’s mark. Small hole on top for hanging on necklace or charm. These carvings were usually small carvings from walrus ivory, representing local animals and Inuit themselves, going about everyday life. Seals, caribou, polar bears, birds, and other animals important to Inuit’s survival were often represented.
PERIOD: Late 20th Century
ORIGIN: Arctic – Inuit, Native American
SIZE: 2″ x 1″