Carved Walrus Ivory Polar Bear

A large white ivory polar bear with a red mouth looking for whatever he is looking for, signed on the bottom of one foot "Soolook", who is a carver from Little Diamede Island. The bear is walking and looking off to his left. The bear is well carved and captures the essence of a polar bear. The ivory has a light brown streak which is visible on the bear's left and right front legs and on its upper right side.

L. 3" : H.1 ⅛"

c.1970
Sold #8246



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