Vintage Inuit Carved Antarctic Penguin Figurine | Yupik Art, Early-Mid 20th C.

This Inuit Vintage Carved Antarctic Penguin Figurine is a highly collectible Eskimo Figurine. Carved from bone or tusk, this standing penguin with an open beak and inset eye rests on an icy-style pedestal. It is a wonderful example of a Yupik Eskimo Antarctic Penguin Figurine and is often collected as an Inuit Toy.

Provenance and Heritage

Dating to the Early-Mid 20th Century, this handmade Yupik sculpture belongs to the tradition of Yupik Alaskan Collectible Carved Sculpture and Yakut Miniature. It serves as an excellent home decor item or a unique gift.

Condition and Specifications

• Condition: Excellent condition. The sculpture is without damage and without restoration.

• Type: Vintage Collectible Figurine / Inuit Toy.

• Material: Carved Bone/Tusk on Pedestal.

• Origin: Yupik/Eskimo (Alaskan/Northern Peoples).

• Era: Early-Mid 20th Century.

• Weight: 144 g (0.32 lbs).

• Dimensions: Height – 12 cm (4.72 in) | Width – 5 cm (1.97 in).