Inuit caribou amulet
Object numberP1414
TitleInuit caribou amulet
Descriptioncarved whale or walrus ivory amulet in the shape of a resting caribou. Designed to be worn while hunting, it was intended to encourage the animal to visit hunting sites. 19th-20th century
Production period19th -20th century
Object nameamulet, Inuit
Dimensions
- length: 5.8 cm
width: 2.4 cm
height: 4.2 cm