Rare and very beautiful idol representing a busted character, with engraved facial features and characteristic expression. See for another idol of the same type less old than this one in the Ader Picard Tajan sale of October 6, 1982 lot 37. Inuit, 18th century or earlier, Alaska Walrus ivory with a very nice patina of use. H. 14 cm Provenance : - Galerie Valluet Ferrandin, Paris - Bernard Hector Collection