{"product_id":"vintage-inuit-walrus-ivory-carving-of-a-man-in-parka-approx-4-3-4","title":"Vintage Inuit Walrus Ivory Carving of a Man in Parka, Approx. 4 3\/4\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOffered here is a vintage hand-carved figure of a man wearing a traditional parka and mukluks. The figure is shown in a standing posture with one hand raised to his mouth, a common motif in Alaska Native art. Believed to be carved from walrus ivory, this piece reflects mid-20th century Inuit\/Yup’ik work created for the tourist and collector market.  Comparable examples of similar ivory figures have been attributed to Alaskan carvers and reflect traditional subsistence life in the Arctic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item cannot be shipped and is sold for local pick up only, please call to make arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Believed to be walrus ivory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: Approx. 4 3\/4\" high x 2 1\/4\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarkings: None observed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinguishing features: Standing male figure in parka with hand to mouth, carved hood, boots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Mid-20th century, Alaska Native tourist carving tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition. Shows age and use appropriate wear including natural age-related checking to the ivory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIVL - Display\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Just Stuff I Sell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44749492551856,"sku":"SG-20731-S","price":233.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0286\/5990\/8661\/files\/IMG_8763_f0ee93c9-2194-4952-9a05-c9dbdf29e358.jpg?v=1762034002","url":"https:\/\/juststuffisell.com\/products\/vintage-inuit-walrus-ivory-carving-of-a-man-in-parka-approx-4-3-4","provider":"Just Stuff I Sell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}