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Inuit ivory carving of a ptarmigan
Item Number: AE0465_KS
Walrus ivory carving a bird (ptarmigan) featuring a realistically carved bird with the head turned at a 90 degree angle to its right side. Various feathers are individually carved and textured, the beak and eyes are painted black and there is a red line behind each eye. Carved by Ronald Apangalook or Qaygehutkaq ("Put on Top".); Yupik Eskimo. Inscribed "Qay" on bottom of the bird's left foot.
PERIOD: Est 1980s
ORIGIN: Eskimo, Alaska
SIZE: 7.0cm
PRICE $ 150
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