Eskimo Human/Bird Figure

Eskimo Human/Bird Figure St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, probably Thule period, archaeological, carved from walrus tusk, the head of a human with defined facial features, on the rounded body of a bird, ht. 1 1/8, wd. 7/8 in. Provenance: Private collection, New York City; Paul Steinhacker collection. Estimate $300-400 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.