Creation Date1931 – 1955
1.905 cm. H x 3.175 cm. L Item (Overall)
Description"Carved Ivory Duck. One inch duck carved out of white ivory. The wings are etched in black, and the bill and feet are painted black."
Ivory Carving has a long history in the Artic and Subarctic. All the utensils, tools, and weapons were made by hand from ivory and other natural materials such as horn, bone, and animal hides. These same materials were used to make decorative objects. Traditionally, these decorative objects were also miniatures so that they could be transported easily by these nomadic people.
The color of the ivory changes with age. Fossilized ivory may be several thousands of years old. Its color can range from golden to brown or even black. These rare color ivories are more precious to Eskimo carvers than new white ivory.
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