Delicately Carved and Painted Small Greenland Inuit Wooden Figure teak figurines from harness to saddle

from harness to saddle

they seem to be quite a source of fascination

and would usually have tapestry-woven faces with dramatic facial features

Compliments of Department of Education

He or she really looks to be pondering deep thoughts--or perhaps very seriously eyeing a mouse nearby

Delicately Carved and Painted Small Greenland Inuit Wooden Figure teak figurines from harness to saddleThe great care invested in painting the clothing on this small carved figure moves me to no end, especially the fantastically beautiful patterning representing a traditional Greenland Inuit beaded collar. (I am including a photo of another doll with gorgeous hand sewn costume for reference, which the elaborate coloring on this one echoes very closely.) I cant find another example of a painted wooden figure quite like this one out thereI am sure made