Three miniature sculptures of ice bears · Canada - Alaska - Groenland, Inuit · ID: 3038769
Vendu
1 200 €
Provenance
Joseph Gerena, New York, USADescription
bone, yellow-white patina, the smallest one in shape of a half figure, of flat form and without legs, both of the others with drilled holes (eyes, tail zone), patina;
such sculptures were possibly attached to the costumes of shamans or accompanied hunters on dangerous fishing trips to the sea.