*YUPIK STATUET, ALASKA 19th century Marine ivory H.... Lot 12

*YUPIK STATUET, ALASKA 19th century Marine ivory H. 11 cm Living on the west coast of Alaska, the Yupik carve small characters. A certain serenity emanates from the face, composed of pure features. Under the long nose, a small mouth forming an arc of a circle. A large chest occupies the upper part of the body. The hands meet at the level of the sex, signified by a slit. Provenance: Former collection Brimaud, France