Inuit Carved Billiken Charms
Collection of 2 billiken charms. One of walrus ivory, the other fossilized ivory. Both with holes for hanging. 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 19th Century
ORIGIN: Alaska, United States
SIZE: Smallest 1"
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Inuit Carved Billiken Charms
Collection of 2 billiken charms. One of walrus ivory, the other fossilized ivory. Both with holes for hanging. 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 19th Century
ORIGIN: Alaska, United States
SIZE: Smallest 1"
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Collection of 2 billiken charms. One of walrus ivory, the other fossilized ivory. Both with holes for hanging. 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 19th Century
ORIGIN: Alaska, United States
SIZE: Smallest 1"
