Zemanek-Münster

Miniature sculpture of a polar bear

Alaska, Inuit
sold EUR 600
Provenance
Rob Vervoort, Brussels, Belgium
Size
L: 7,8 cm
L: 3.1 inch

Description

bone, drilled hole on one side, strong traces of erosion, minor missing parts (snout, legs), rep. (right hind leg);
such sculptures were possibly attached to the costumes of shamans or accompanied hunters on dangerous fishing trips to the sea.


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