Inuit Caribou Antler Steel Celt

19th Century

1.375" H x 9.75" L x 5.375" W

Hand Crafted from Caribou Antler with Reclaimed Steel Celt Head and Wrapped with Hide Leather

In Very Good Condition

Inuit Caribou Antler Steel Celt is a traditional or modern Inuit tool featuring a handle made from caribou antler and a steel blade shaped like a celt (a chisel-like or adze-like edge, common in archaeological axe heads).

In Inuit culture, caribou antler was widely used for tool handles due to its availability, strength, and workability. After contact with Europeans, Inuit artisans incorporated traded steel blades into traditional designs, replacing stone or slate.