Three Inuit Bear Figures

Description

Three Inuit bear figures, one functions as a button. Walrus bone. North American, 19th century.

L 1-1/16 in. to 3-3/8 in.

Provenance: Collection of Jeffery Myers.

Condition

Largest bear with two broken legs small chip to mouth. Copy and Paste this Dropbox link into your internet browser to see high-resolution images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/5ryzl4ie39eohesdujgzm/AI_hRi_i-wv_JgnMdqijSVE?rlkey=an52r4z2epthhddm5en62arbw&st=0tn1bbqh&dl=0

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Three Inuit Bear Figures

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Estimate $250-$500Jun 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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