Inuit Carving of Seal Hunter
Inuit fossilized walrus ivory carving of a hunter in a kayak chasing a swimming seal. Once had a harpoon, now missing. 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. 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Arctic - Inuit, Native American
SIZE: 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"
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Inuit Carving of Seal Hunter
Inuit fossilized walrus ivory carving of a hunter in a kayak chasing a swimming seal. Once had a harpoon, now missing. 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. 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Arctic - Inuit, Native American
SIZE: 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"
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Inuit fossilized walrus ivory carving of a hunter in a kayak chasing a swimming seal. Once had a harpoon, now missing. 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. 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"
PERIOD: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: Arctic - Inuit, Native American
SIZE: 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"
