Inuit Small Carved Caribou Antler Doll folk art bird cage or credit cards

or credit cards

some spotting around the edges and surface rusting to the metal back

there are just a couple that show a little damage

I am not sure how old

Inuit Small Carved Caribou Antler Doll folk art bird cage or credit cardsSince I first learned of the existence of these little Inuit dolls, I've kept an eye out for one I think they are really evocative objects, which I also understand were seen as good luck talisman. This one I know dates to at latest the 1960s and I believe is carved from caribou antler, with sinew attaching the moveable arms and legs. It is small about 4 1 2 inches head to toe, and 1 1 4 inches wide and takes a bit of balancing to get to sit up on its