2 Pieces Eskimo & First Nations

Hi All,
2 pieces I need help with.
any information appreciated
thanks for looking
#1 has a Genuine Eskimo made sticker on it, 2"H - would this be tusk? It is polished up, so maybe a glaze or finish on it? What is it?


#2 is a carved brooch, 3"L, signed S. Matalpi, what kind of bird is it?

 

The first item is a character called a "Billiken". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billiken

The material looks like it might be a sperm whale tooth. I would be more certain if the base showed a conical hollow, but it looks like a plug has been inserted. How big is it?

 

thanks 2manybooks it is 2 inches. I never thought a tooth because of the plug thing but it could very well be. I've got some sperm whale teeth around here, will compare the size
Billiken, I should have known that, thanks

 

Oh girl....U so cute !!!!

Stan Matilpi.....
& ...y'know...... it says Whale Fin.....right on the back !!!

Sooooo, I'm thinking it's a Whale Fin bird !!
y'ever hear of one of those???
Me neither !!

 

ROFLMAO, I am the pits at figuring out what the carvings are, thank-you Komokwa

 

The first one is simply adorable. Can't help tho with any info.

 

Yes, the Billiken is classic and sweet....
the cap and label only enhance it !

 

I think so too pearls

@komokwa , the top circle part is called a cap?

 

no....the cap is on the large end , to seal it up...

like a powder horn..........eg.



Also called a plug...!

 

I think I have this sticker on an ivory (not sure what kind) bottle opener. It’s really faded but pretty sure it’s the same funny looking image.