Small Inuit Caribou Bone Doll well dressed man clean tear that runs vertically

clean tear that runs vertically from the bottom center-left edge

finely made vintage Northwest Coast Native American basket

and quite elegant form

There's a bent nail and maybe one added nail on the top edge of the green end

3 1/2" shortest diameter

Small Inuit Caribou Bone Doll well dressed man clean tear that runs verticallyI'll never pass by one of these little Inuit bone dolls when I find one; really evocative objects I think, which I also understand were seen as good luck talisman. Probably mid 20th century or so, and I believe is carved from caribou antler, with sinew attaching the moveable arms and legs. Just 2 7 8" t x 1" w x 1 8" d. It will sit up on its own, and is in very good condition, with all of its limbs well attached. These I understand were indeed as