Inuit Ulu Ralph Tawangyaouma Ixtlan del Rio style couple

Ixtlan del Rio style couple standing on broad oversized feet

It is a subtly bold piece with the high contrast between the bright sterling silver and dark rich blue of the center stone

Both are in very good condition with only minor restoration to one of male figure's fingers

The bag has a rolled leather rim and is started in cotton cord

Some collectors prefer pieces such as this in their original condition and some want to appreciate the beauty of the silver inlay when it it polished and shines

Inuit Ulu Ralph Tawangyaouma Ixtlan del Rio style coupleThis is a classic Alaskan Inuit ulu. The handle is well worn bone with parallel lines cut across the top. The blade is iron that has been honed along the edge. At some point, a narrow white rectangle was painted near the handle with 3 sets of numbers, possibly for identification. L. 3 "; W. of blade 5"; H. First half 20th C. Sold #8477