incisor fragments, n=4

small incisor fragment

small incisor fragment, root missing

incisor with root and enamel present, broken tip, identifiable with comparative collection, very large mammal like a bear or a seal

wedge made of a tooth?

Two male figures, carved from tooth, grasp a canoe made of horn at either end. Both figures are crouched, and wearing fur-lined hooded parkas, and mittens. Both have finely carved facial features. Figure on left is pushing forward, with their legs behind them; figure on right is tugging, with their legs underneath the canoe. Inscription on the base of the canoe reads: “Made in USSR. T10-117-772.”

Mother Earthworm figure. Small female figure holding an earthworm in each hand, with their tapering, segmented bodies extending into her mouth. The heads of the earthworms face one another, identical in form but mirrored in appearance. Below the breasts is a small round face on the abdomen, with a long tongue extending out. The figure features inlaid abalone eyes and teeth, and attached hair. Inscribed “TJ 79” on the base.

Carved female figure, sitting and holding a fish. Her fur-lined, hooded coat has engraved bands on the cuffs and bottom edge; decorated with triangles, filled with vertical lines. Similarly patterned bands across her shoulders, and extending down her back. All bands are coloured with dark brown pigment(?). She has long hair drawn back into a round bun. Facial features are finely carved. Fish has concentric circles incised across its body, and its sharp tail wraps around left side of woman. Inscription on base reads: “Made in USSR. CMH-343(?)”.

Carved male figure, sitting and drinking tea from a large cup. His long hooded coat has fur trim along the bottom edge; coat cinched at waist. Figure is hunched forward, with their elbows resting on their knees; knees spread wide. Facial features are finely carved. Inscription on base reads: “Made in USSR. T10.521.”.

Carved male figure, sitting with a fishing net across his lap; net is depicted by a cross-hatched pattern. Figure, wearing a fur-lined hooded coat, is holding a sharp tool in his raised right hand; left hand is lifting fishing net from below. Bottom left corner of net is raised, showing figures foot; four carved diamonds hanging from corner of net. Facial features are finely carved. Inscription on base reads: “Made in USSR. T10.402.”.