dating to the first or second quarter of the 19th Century
these show a little nice irregularity too-- both in the bone and a bit in size too--all to the good to my sensibilities
This is larger than the size one typically sees
It measures 9 1/8" long x 6" deep x 3 5/8" tall
Wear and some darkening/rusting to the surface of the steel as evident
Sweet Small Inuit Eskimo Carved Tusk Polar Bear portrait of beauty dating to the first orSuch a treat to find this one along with a larger polar bear companion the other dayAlaskan Inuit, carved of walrus tusk, with tiny inked eyes, mouth, paws and tail. A total charmer I think, looking as if patiently waiting patiently waiting next to a hole in the ice hoping for a seal to emerge. Mid 20th c. or so I believe. 1 7 16 x 5 8 x 3 4 and in excellent condition. NOTE: Cannot be shipped to California, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and