Description:

Native American, Canada or Alaska, Inuit, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine totem, hand-carved from the tusk of a walrus to depict the image of several zoomorphic creatures stacked atop one another. The impressive sculpture is comprised of 2 birds atop a wolf or bear with incised details highlighted in black pigment. An ornate design adorns the chest of the central bird, resembling the stylized face of an owl. Size: 1.6" L x 1.3" W x 6.3" H (4.1 cm x 3.3 cm x 16 cm)

This is an ESA antique exempt piece of ivory and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

Please note this item may fall under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and may not be eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection; ex-Allard Auctions Inc., St. Ignatius, Montana, USA, Spokane, Washington auction, May, 2002, lot 646

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  • Condition: Pole is slightly loose on stand. Natural fissures to ivory in areas, but otherwise intact and excellent with good remaining pigments and light patina in areas.

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