VINTAGE ELK / CARIBOU ANTLER CARVING - SWEET LITTLE SEAL BABY; INUIT, ALASKA
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:23785705 | Handmade: Yes |
Animal Class: Seal & Sea Lion | Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada |
Type: Figurine | Material: Shed antler |
Charming seal baby, hand carved from shed caribou or elk antler; origin is Canada Alaska, Inuit.
This little fellow has the most expressive face; his black eyes may be inset or painted; each whisker and hair is delineated, the workmanship is exquisite.
He's approx. 2" long x .5" high.
There is an unknown mark on the underside.
In very fine estate condition, age is mid-20th c. or earlier.
Offered 'as found'.
This little fellow has the most expressive face; his black eyes may be inset or painted; each whisker and hair is delineated, the workmanship is exquisite.
He's approx. 2" long x .5" high.
There is an unknown mark on the underside.
In very fine estate condition, age is mid-20th c. or earlier.
Offered 'as found'.