Small Inuit Caribou Bone Doll well dressed man finely made vintage Northwest Coast

finely made vintage Northwest Coast Native American basket

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

with portions of prints on reverse

clean tear that runs vertically from the bottom center-left edge

There's a bent nail and maybe one added nail on the top edge of the green end

Small Inuit Caribou Bone Doll well dressed man finely made vintage Northwest CoastI'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