Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear basket pin cushion I am not certain of

I am not certain of the maker but believe it to be Scandanavian

This is the second of two small vintage carved whimsy chains with end hooks I am listing by the same maker

a bit of bleed-thru on the first few pages but not after that

with all three original balls

just enough space to put maybe a secret note or photo inside

Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear basket pin cushion I am not certain ofAnother beautifully minimal Inuit carving, this one reminding me some of the work of Andy Miki (1918 1983; Arviat) in its graceful lines and elongated head (I've included one photo for reference) as well as in the light gray stone. It also shares a spirit I think with small 19th century Inuit tusk carved amulets from the Bering Sea area. To me it really feels as if walking very softly over ice, very gentle, and with a lovely, serene presence. 4 7 16"