 
- Great little bone carving
of a man wearing a crown. Probably Inuit origin, circa early
20th century. The head is detachable, so the interior could be
used for snuff, small spills, matches, etc. However, the interior
is very clean, suggesting that it may have been washed, or that
it may never have been used. Good decoration on the exterior,
including two birds, one of which, on the front, probably is
a crow. The other, on the back side, may be a heron, but it could
also be a fantasy rendering. It remains in very good condition.
We needed to add a bit to the stopper under the head to make
it more secure when closed and touched up a tiny spot on the
side of the head with matching black paint. Otherwise, it is
in excellent original condition. Stands apprx. 7" high x
2 1/8" wide at base, 1 ¼" at the midpoint and
1 3/8" across the crown. More photos available upon request.
(CQ-13)
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