Bidspirit auction | Inuit Carved Bone Bird Sculpture,
Inuit Carved Bone Bird Sculpture, Canada, mid-20th c. - A finely hand-carved Inuit sculpture depicting a bird, rendered in natural bone with incised facial and feather details, mounted on a flat bone base. The organic porosity and creamy coloration of the bone surface are characteristic of traditional Arctic carving materials, creating a warm natural texture. The form is simple yet expressive, with drilled details to the head and wings. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE EXPORTED FROM CANADA. Dimensions: Approx. 4 x 8 in. Provenance: From a Canadian collection of Inuit art and carvings. Condition: Good overall; minor natural fissures and surface wear consistent with age and material.