Koryak knife from Kamchatka

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beautiful decoration, real artwork on the grip portraying the seal and dear or elk!
Even far away from well known routes, the maker is more than talented ;
a real painting-like realistic image on the handle.
The tribal like figures / ornaments/ decorations do remind me of something,
but I can't remeber what or where I did see a similar kind of tribal decoration.
My compliments dear friend on this excellent knife and piece of art!.