Antique Alaskan Eskimo Effigy Amulet Fetish

a historic Native American shaman’s amulet (known as an iinruq or iinrut), carefully handcrafted from walrus ivory. The half-figure sculpture displays prominent anthropomorphic features, including a expressive stylized face detailed with traditional facial piercings and extensive geometric tattoo patterns. The deep, rich cream patina and visible vertical aging cracks throughout the torso highlight its age and long history of ritual use. Circa: Mid 19th Century Size: 5" Prov: Private Washington Collector