Bidspirit auction | Double-Sided Inuit Carved Bone Mask,

Double-Sided Inuit Carved Bone Mask, Faces on Vertebra - Carved from bone, this unusual Inuit piece features two distinct human faces rendered on opposite sides of a vertebra section. Each face is carefully incised to highlight expressive features, creating a dual-sided mask effect. Measuring approx. 4.75 inches wide, the piece exemplifies both creative ingenuity and the use of natural materials in Inuit carving traditions. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE EXPORTED FROM CANADA. Importance: A rare and evocative example of dual imagery in Inuit bone carving, symbolizing the spiritual and narrative strength of northern art. Provenance: From a Canadian collection of Inuit carvings.