This implement helped an Inuit hunter stealthily approach a seal resting on the ice.  As the hunter crept along the surface, he would emit seal-like utterances and scratch the ice, lulling his quarry into thinking a nearby seal was working on his own ice hole.  Closing to a short distance enabled the hunter to quickly strike with his harpoon while the seal made a mad dash for the waters below. Wood, simulated seal claws, gut, hide.  10” long.         

 $1,400

(Due to restrictions on seal products, “claws” were carved from a natural horn material)