Medallion

Obtained from the cross-section of a walrus tusk, this small sock is framed in an irregular oval shape testifying to its organic origin. On one side, a scene depicts an archer hunting two large migratory birds, probably geese. Crouching, the archer is depicted in surprising detail, considering the smallness of the carved surface. Despite some awkward proportions, the hunter is shown in an angled view, patiently sitting on his right leg wh...