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Ancient Ice Inuit Hand Carved Whale Necklace

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Vintage likely Inuit hand carving of a whale one of a kind necklace in 18K. Natural simply designed pendant necklace that cherishes indigenous people who protect the earth and this small collection is an homage to the North American Inuits that I have so much respect for. The provenance of the 5 carvings that I created this small collection was discovered in 2023 when I inherited a sculpture of a scene with a variety of hand carved animals and an Inuit hunter. The 2 whales and one walrus were created with just a gold backing to protect the carving and a bail to suspend with a cable chain. The message this collection sends is that we love this world and want to protect nature and simplicity. I will never be able to reproduce this collection nor do I wish to.
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    Height: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Width: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)Length: 2 in (50.8 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2024
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Only added gold to the underside and created a jewelry pendant from a scene. Avoided jewelry work on the carved animal that is in perfect condition with only gluing to a gold peg in existing holes. All jewelry work done prior to gluing.
  • Seller Location:
    Rutherford, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AKN-NK-ANCIENTICE3WHALE1stDibs: LU3800222311782
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