Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, United States or Canada, Tlingit or Haida people, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A gorgeous hand carved totem amulet of an animal made from walrus tusk ivory and inlaid with nacre shell eyes. The amulet is carved on both sides and highly stylized in the classic Pacific Coastal manner and may represent a wolf, sealion, or other totem animal. Such amulets were worn in the folds of clothing to protect the wearer and guide their spirit. Size: 3.375" L x 1.375" W (8.6 cm x 3.5 cm)
This is an ESA antique exempt piece of ivory and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. We guarantee that the piece was made prior to 1972.
Provenance: private Brevard, North Carolina, USA collection
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#171050
Condition
Minor surface wear and nicks, otherwise intact and excellent.