Lot Essay
This unusual figure appears to be wearing an animal or fishskin costume. It could represent a shaman.
Details
A THULE WALRUS IVORY MALE FIGURE
CIRCA 1200 to 1500 A.D.
Standing with legs joined, slightly flaring hips, broad shoulders, round head, with pierced eyes, nostrils and mouth, incised with a "scale" motif on the chest
3¼in. (8.2cm.) high
CIRCA 1200 to 1500 A.D.
Standing with legs joined, slightly flaring hips, broad shoulders, round head, with pierced eyes, nostrils and mouth, incised with a "scale" motif on the chest
3¼in. (8.2cm.) high
Literature
Wardwell, 1992, p. 39, pl. 28