Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear basket pin cushion This is the second of

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

with all three original balls

I believe these may be early prototypes: there is a hand-painted signature on the bottom of one that says only "A"

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

and just what it is

Elegant Inuit Carved Stone Polar Bear basket pin cushion This is the second 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"