Vintage Inuit Bone Carving: Arctic Seal on Ice Floe | Yupik Alaskan Sculpture, Early-Mid 20th C.

This exquisite Inuit vintage carved figurine of an Arctic seal is a prime example of Yupik Alaskan collectible carved sculpture and Eskimo figurine art. The vintage Inuit sculpture is handmade by the Yupik from bone, featuring detailed teeth and a red inset eye, resting on a glass/acrylic base simulating an ice floe. It is classified as a Yakut miniature.

Provenance and Decorative Use

Dating to the Early to mid-20th century, this seal figurine is a beautiful home decor item. It is an exceptional unique gift suitable for collectors of Arctic and indigenous art.

Condition and Specifications

• Condition: Excellent condition! The sculpture is undamaged and without restoration. (See photos, which are part of the description).

• Type: Vintage Collectible Figurine / Bone Carving on Glass Stand.

• Material: Carved Bone (with Red Inset Eye) on Glass/Acrylic Base.

• Style: Yupik Alaskan, Eskimo Figurine.

• Era: Early to mid-20th century.

• Weight: 310 g (0.68 lbs).

• Dimensions: Length – 12.5 cm (4.92 in) | Width – 4.5 cm (1.77 in) | Height – 8 cm (3.15 in).