Bidspirit auction | Inuit Carved Bone Plaque with

Inuit Carved Bone Plaque with Whale Figures - A delicate Inuit carving featuring four stylized whales, each rendered in relief and set against a natural bone fragment, suspended with sinew for wall display. Measuring 5.5 inches across, the plaque showcases the Inuit tradition of storytelling through miniature representations of Arctic marine life. Miniature carvings of Arctic wildlife were not only decorative but also carried symbolic importance, reflecting the close relationship between Inuit communities and the animals that sustained them. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE EXPORTED FROM CANADA. Size: 5.5 in. across Condition: Good; natural irregularities to bone, small losses consistent with age Provenance: Private Canadian collection, mid-20th century acquisition.