Small Inuit Caribou Bone Doll well dressed man A couple of small nails

A couple of small nails attach her arms to her body

and quite elegant form

I find it so heartening and life affirming the care and effort people put into making useful things special

structurally it's in solid shape

Small Inuit Caribou Bone Doll well dressed man A couple of small nailsI'll never pass by one of these little Inuit bone dolls when I find one; really evocative objects I think, which I also understand were seen as good luck talisman. Probably mid 20th century or so, and I believe is carved from caribou antler, with sinew attaching the moveable arms and legs. Just 2 7 8" t x 1" w x 1 8" d. It will sit up on its own, and is in very good condition, with all of its limbs well attached. These I understand were indeed as