Fossilized Ivory Seal Charms
Collection of 4 Eskimo seal charms of fossilized walrus ivory. One signed "Ray Penatac." 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: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Arctic - Eskimo, Native American
SIZE: Longest 2 3/4"
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Fossilized Ivory Seal Charms
Collection of 4 Eskimo seal charms of fossilized walrus ivory. One signed "Ray Penatac." 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: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Arctic - Eskimo, Native American
SIZE: Longest 2 3/4"
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Collection of 4 Eskimo seal charms of fossilized walrus ivory. One signed "Ray Penatac." 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: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Arctic - Eskimo, Native American
SIZE: Longest 2 3/4"
