Miniature Inuit walrus ivory carved sailboat on base with baleen sail on removable pole. 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. 4 3/4" Tip of Pole x 4"W
PERIOD: Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: Arctic - Inuit, Native American
SIZE: 4 3/4" Tip of Pole x 4"W