Inuit carved miniature polar bear standing on hind legs of walrus ivory. No maker's mark. 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 CenturyORIGIN: Arctic - Inuit, Native American
SIZE: 2 1/2"H x 1 1/2"W