Rare Antique Alaskan Hand-Carved Billiken Statue | C/ 1919 Soapstone Figurine 5\" For Sale

✨ Antique Alaskan Hand-Carved Billiken StatueA genuinely rare and highly collectible antique carving of the iconic Billiken, the \"God of Things As They Ought To Be,\" which was popularized in Alaska in the early 20th century.Age: Believed to be from the peak of the Billiken craze, circa 1919 (early 20th Century).Size: Approximately 5 inches tall.
Material: Carved from a dark, smooth, polished stone (likely soapstone or steatite). (This is NOT ivory, bone, or fossil ivory.)🔍 Unique Identifying Marks
The base is the key to this item\'s authenticity and history:Hand Carved: The base shows the original tooling marks from the hand-carving process.Inscriptions: Faintly carved inscriptions are present, including characters that align with a partial date (\"19...\") and possible Inuit syllabic characters. These marks likely represent the original carver\'s signature or a place name, indicating a genuine, artisan-made piece.Condition & Provenance
This piece is in excellent antique condition, showing expected minor wear consistent with over a century of age.
This is a highly desirable piece for collectors of antique Alaskan art, Inuit carvings, and Billiken memorabilia.Located in: Belfast
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