Hi! Found this at a flea market. Wondering what animal it is (We think it might be a larger deer-sort, like an elk) and what it’s ‘done up’ in - ie: why has it been bound like this?
(Next to a white tail mandible for size reference)
Thank you!
Definitely a large deer and size looks correct for elk! The mounting is very interesting, it could have some meaning or could just be from a bored crafter! If anyone has seen a similar mounting style let us know!!
@pacificremains helped confirm this jaw is very likely to be from a caribou as they are commonly styled into little sleds like this by Alaskan natives!












