Vintage Carved Billiken Good Luck Figure Alaskan Hand Carved 4" high, 2-1/8" wide Pendant Absolutely gorgeous piece!!! Please keep in mind you will receive item exactly as shown in photos above:)!4" Tall, 2 1/8" wide. Have not used any cleansers or abrasives on billiken. Natural aging and yellowing.This vintage carved Billiken good luck figure is a unique piece depicting an Alaskan Inuit eskimo design. Measuring 4 inches in height, this handmade fetish totem represents the Native American culture of the United States. The intricate details and tribal affiliation make it a special addition to any collection of cultural artifacts.A hand-carved Billiken figurine, traditionally made from whale tooth ivory , which is a popular good-luck charm and folk art piece from Alaska. The Design: Features the classic pointed head, wide mischievous smile, and a potbelly with inked scrimshaw detailing. Cultural Significance: Often referred to as the "God of Things as They Ought to Be," rubbing a Billiken's belly is said to bring good luck or grant wishes. Material/Age: Carved from whale tooth 1950's with natural yellowing and aging characteristics typical of mid-20th-century or antique Alaskan Native carvings.
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