Inuit carved pair of walrus ivory buffalos on ivory bases. Detailed carved fur. Maker's initials on bottom. 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 CenturyORIGIN: Arctic - Inuit, Native American
SIZE: 1 1/2"H x 2" each