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Three Inuit Miniature Carvings in Carved Bone, Arctic Canada, mid-20th century - A charming group of three Inuit miniature carvings in bone, including: Two standing figures, one male and one female, carved in simplified form with hands at sides and stylized faces. A small double-sided pendant mask, finely detailed with a human face on one side and an anthropomorphic figure on the reverse, pierced for suspension. These small-scale works illustrate the Inuit tradition of portable bone and ivory carvings, often created as amulets, pendants, or personal items imbued with symbolic meaning. The double-sided pendant is particularly notable for its dual imagery and fine detail despite its diminutive scale. THIS ITEM CANNOT BE EXPORTED FROM CANADA. Tallest: 2.5 in (6.3 cm). Provenance: From the Ene Schoeler Collection of Inuit Art, a noted private collection assembled mid-20th century.