The keen imagination of Arctic carvers often transformed prosaic implements into surprising and clever works of art. Tracing the elongated, gently flowing outline of this simple shape is a pleasure for the eyes, one further enriched by the carefully executed incised linework. Centuries of age and exposure have darkened the surface of the ivory to a warm, mottled brown. The exact use of this object is unknown but given its size and design it was likely used as a bag handle or end piece of a needle case.