Vintage Soviet Polar Expedition Brooch | Inuit Bone Carving, Chukchi Sled Scene, USSR 1950s

Vintage Soviet Polar Expedition Brooch | Inuit Bone Carving, Chukchi Sled Scene, USSR 1950s

Sale price  $55.00 Regular price  $110.00
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Vintage Soviet Polar Expedition Brooch | Inuit Bone Carving, Chukchi Sled Scene, USSR 1950s

Vintage Soviet Polar Expedition Brooch | Inuit Bone Carving, Chukchi Sled Scene, USSR 1950s

Sale price  $55.00 Regular price  $110.00

This Vintage collectible carved brooch features a unique composition titled "Chukchi on a sled with dogs", depicting a scene from the life of the Inuit. The inscription around the edge reads: "Polar expedition of the newspaper 'Soviet Russia'". It represents the Excellent work of the master of the northern peoples.

 

Provenance and Heritage

 

Dating to the Vintage USSR 50-60s, this rare piece draws upon the traditions of Ancient Inuit carving, Inuit art, Chukchi art, and Alaskan Yupik. It is a historical example of the Crafts of the peoples of the North (Alaska, Chukotka, Yakutia).

 

Condition and Specifications

 

  • Condition: Excellent condition. The brooch is intact: no chips or cracks. Without restoration.

  • Type: Vintage Collectible Brooch / Historical Northern Art.

  • Material: Carved and Colored Bone.

  • Origin: Northern Peoples (USSR 1950s-60s).

  • Use: Beautiful decoration and a Unique gift (A good choice for a New Year's gift).

  • Weight: 15.3 g (0.034 lbs).

  • Dimensions:

    • Length/Diameter: 5.5 cm (2.17 in).

    • Width: 4.3 cm (1.69 in).

    • Thickness: 0.5 cm (0.20 in).

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