Eskimo Inuit Whalebone Walrus Boy Carving

ca.  1930

2.625" H x 10.75" L

Pacific Northwest Bone Carving of a Boy and Three Seals

In Very Good Condition and Missing one of its Foots

Inuit Whalebone Walrus Boy Carving is a traditional or contemporary Inuit sculpture carved from whalebone, depicting a walrus and a boy (likely a young hunter or child interacting with the animal). Inuit art often blends human figures with Arctic wildlife like walruses, reflecting cultural stories of survival, hunting, and the interconnectedness of people and nature. While no exact match for this specific title turned up in searches, whalebone carvings featuring walruses, boys, or combined motifs are common in Inuit artistry from regions like Nunavut, Cape Dorset, and Alaska's Inupiat/Yupik communities.

Provenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California