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SKU: 191002-05

Inuit Antler Seal Figure

ca. 1930 - 1940

.5" H x 2" L x .5" W

Hand Carved from White Antler of a Harbor Seal with Etched Black Detail 

Ex. Shifton Estate - Alaska - Collected in the 1940s

Excellent Condition

Inuit art, particularly carvings, is a vibrant expression of Arctic lifeways, where seals hold profound cultural, spiritual, and practical significance. Seals are not just prey but central figures in Inuit cosmology—symbols of sustenance, renewal, and the sea's bounty. Carvings of seals made from antler (often caribou or moose) are a traditional medium, leveraging the material's natural curves and textures to evoke the animal's fluid, undulating form. These pieces blend functionality with artistry, dating back centuries, and continue in contemporary Inuit studios.

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Eskimo - Inuit - Yup'ik

Year Range: 1925 - 1950

Region: Inuit

Dimensions: 0.5 in2 in0.5 in

Category: Ivory, Antler & Bone Figures and Carvings

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