Woman's chopping knife (Ulu). Culture: Nuniwarmiut (Cup'ig), Nunivak Island, Alaska, c. 1920-1930 AD. Medium: walrus ivory and iron. Size: 5 × 7½ in. Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis [800 X670]
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Woman's chopping knife (Ulu). Culture: Nuniwarmiut (Cup'ig), Nunivak Island, Alaska, c. 1920-1930 AD. Medium: walrus ivory and iron. Size: 5 × 7½ in. Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis [800 X670]
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The ulu knives for sale in Alaska can be beautiful! I’ve seen some made with moose or deer antlers as well.