Punuk/thule Comb

Nuyiurutet’ Comb From a collection of 70 pieces of Inuit artefacts

Ancient Punuk or Thule Eskimo

Bering Sea

800 - 1200 A.D.

Carved with an amuletic masked and tattooed male figure probably representing a Shaman a loop to the back of the head for attachment to a belt

The teeth mostly missing smooth silky creamy patina. Walrus Ivory 6 cm (h.) x 2,5 cm (w.) x 1,3 cm (d.)

Provenance: Private Russian collection Finch and Co, catalogue no. 28, item no. 11

Oliver Hoare

Object Presented by:
Finch & Co
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