Bidspirit auction | Inuit Whale Bone Sculpture of

Inuit Whale Bone Sculpture of a Walrus - A compact Inuit carving of a walrus in fossilized bone, with drilled eyes and applied tusks. The natural porous texture of the material enhances the organic surface, while the simplified modelling conveys the animal’s characteristic bulk and presence. Mid–20th century. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE EXPORTED FROM CANADA. Dimensions: 3.5 × 4.25 in. (8.9 × 10.8 cm) Provenance: Private Canadian Inuit Collection Condition: Age-related wear, natural fissures and pitting to the bone surface; missing one tusk.