Inuit bundle coiled basket of wild rye grass stained natural fiber and carved walrus ivory Eskimo finial with star on top - man figures, dog, stylized sled in geometric designs on side. Exceptional condition. Inuit basket by Lydia (Lidia) Tukai (1928 - ), Disk Number E9-1584 from Inukjuak, Port Harrison. Lydia was multi-talented excelling in basketry, sculpture and art. She was the wife of Silassie Tukai and a well know Inuit artist. Together they created many beautiful works created by her weaving skills and his carving of finials.

PERIOD: Mid 20th Century

ORIGIN: Arctic - Inuit, Native American

SIZE: 16"D x 14"H x 20" top of finial