A ski jumper, dressed in knickers, sweater, hood, no gloves, is at the ready, knees slightly bent, arms outstretched; the skis have a flattened point. The skis are pointed downwards, center two thirds is on a sloped white base which is on a oval, painted wooden base. The wood is so painted to resem…
A ski jumper, dressed in knickers, sweater, hood, no gloves, is at the ready, knees slightly bent, arms outstretched; the skis have a flattened point. The skis are pointed downwards, center two thirds is on a sloped white base which is on a oval, painted wooden base. The wood is so painted to resemble mahogany perhaps. The metal analysis was provided by Olive (Mrs. Charles) Bell.
a) Driver: Carved in ivory. 5.2 cm high. Broken right foot and left hand, no repairs. Face is incised and stained.b) Sled: 11.4 x 4.5 cm. Sled composed of ivory and string? The runners are drilled through to take threads which are tied around cross boards. Dogs: Average length is 4.5 cm, four in iv…
a) Driver: Carved in ivory. 5.2 cm high. Broken right foot and left hand, no repairs. Face is incised and stained.b) Sled: 11.4 x 4.5 cm. Sled composed of ivory and string? The runners are drilled through to take threads which are tied around cross boards. Dogs: Average length is 4.5 cm, four in ivory (c, d, f, g), one in steatite (e). Reins appear to be cotton string, harnesses may be hide. Faces detailed with incised mouths and nostrils, tail positions differ in each, eyes and ears are in various expressions. Some have defined toes, all are intact, no repairs. Stone dog is less detailed- perhaps a replacement of a lost ivory dog?
a) Table is 11 x 1.8 cm and stands 2 cm high. Pattern of circular incised and stained motifs in two sizes appears on top and underneath table. Holes, to take birds, are drilled through the table. Table supports are carved and incised recto and verso.b) Flying ivory bird has carved feet, incised and…
a) Table is 11 x 1.8 cm and stands 2 cm high. Pattern of circular incised and stained motifs in two sizes appears on top and underneath table. Holes, to take birds, are drilled through the table. Table supports are carved and incised recto and verso.b) Flying ivory bird has carved feet, incised and stained eyes and tail feathers. Support peg is of same material as body.c) Ivory bird. Incised and stained eyes, support peg is of same material as body.d) Ivory bird. Incised and stained eyes, support peg of differing material (wood?) Possible repair. e) Ivory bird. Incised and stained eyes, three holes in bottom, one of which has support peg of differing material (wood?) Possible repair.
a) Kayak in ivory: Pattern of incised and stained circles on top of kayak, four holes without patterning on the prow of the kayak are drilled through the piece. Two of the same circular patterns, incised and stained, appear on the base of the prow of the kayak which is convex. Figure in ivory is at…
Untitled (Ivory kayak with ivory figure, paddle and stone seal)
Date
c. 1920
Medium
stone; ivory
Dimensions
1.8 x 16.5 cm
Description
a) Kayak in ivory: Pattern of incised and stained circles on top of kayak, four holes without patterning on the prow of the kayak are drilled through the piece. Two of the same circular patterns, incised and stained, appear on the base of the prow of the kayak which is convex. Figure in ivory is attached to kayak at base. Face is incised and stained, back of figure has carved fringed coat details. Raised hand is fitted to hold spear (?) which is missing. b) Ivory paddle is 7 x .3 cm drilled at centre and at end where line is attached. c) Seal on line is in steatite, line tied to neck, line appears to be twisted string.
A model knife is carved in ivory. The blade is a long triangle, and is notched at two points, at the bottom and a quarter of the distance from the top. The handle is notched at the end.
A model knife is carved in ivory. The blade is a long triangle, and is notched at two points, at the bottom and a quarter of the distance from the top. The handle is notched at the end.
An ivory whale or arctic char, with incised and stained eyes. The mouth is incised and stained on recto, and there is a small carved fin on the recto near the fin.
An ivory whale or arctic char, with incised and stained eyes. The mouth is incised and stained on recto, and there is a small carved fin on the recto near the fin.
A baying wolf carved in ivory has nostrils that are incised and stained. The wolf sits, with its head pointing above, with its front legs stretched slightly outward.
A baying wolf carved in ivory has nostrils that are incised and stained. The wolf sits, with its head pointing above, with its front legs stretched slightly outward.
A kneeling figure carved from a light grey soapstone, or steatite. The figure kneels on their right leg, with their left leg raised. The arms are stretched in front of the figure. The figure wears the hood of their jacket. The face of the figure is incised.
A kneeling figure carved from a light grey soapstone, or steatite. The figure kneels on their right leg, with their left leg raised. The arms are stretched in front of the figure. The figure wears the hood of their jacket. The face of the figure is incised.