Native Alaskan Eskimo Carved Walrus Ivory Figure in Parka threaded glass The piece has been sewn

The piece has been sewn onto metal dowels for hanging--exposed at the top (giving it a sort of medieval quality) and enclosed at the bottom

which I'd call a pitcher

Booth’s Hyomei Company was based in Ithaca

as the blade

Native Alaskan Eskimo Carved Walrus Ivory Figure in Parka threaded glass The piece has been sewnI believe this carving is Native Alaskan, walrus ivory, likely mid 20th century. I love the carved then black inked details accentuating the the hood, gloves, bottom edge of the parka and boots, which also bring the luminosity of the ivory into relief. Most of all I love how composed but acutely observant and alert he seems a wonderfully watchful presence to keep near. 3 3 8" tall x 1 1 4" wide x 7 8" deep. There appear to be three hairline cracks in