1882 Wood Engraving Art Chukchi Native Animal Bone Carvings Polar Bear XGYC4

This is an original 1882 black and white in-text wood engraving of animal bone carvings of polar bears and other arctic wildlife that were made by the Chukchi native peoples of the Russian arctic. CONDITIONThis 129+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Small crease - right side. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Some light surface rub. Please note: There is printing on the verso. Product Type: Original In-Text Wood Engraving; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 4 inches; 11 x 10 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: Anthropology, Indigenous Peoples, Tribal, Ethnic, Cultural, Traditional, Idol, Figurine, Figure, Wildlife, Arctic, Tundra, Beast, Predator, Spiritual, Religion, AnimismXGYC4C82