Generally regarded as the predecessor of composite snow/utility knives utilizing metal blades (which could hack frozen meat as well cut snow blocks). A large section of land mammal leg bone was split and contoured. It was then scarf-jointed to a thin piece of caribou antler with copper pins and gut binding. The curvature of the handle lent itself to the creation of a polar bear’s head incorporating a thong hole in its mouth. Zoomorphic design elements were often integrally crafted into everyday items when food was plentiful and conditions were not stressful.

Length 17” $950