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Native American / First Nations, Northwest Coast United States, Alaska or Canada, Inupiaq/Inuit people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An adorable assortment of hand carved walrus ivory animal figurines displayed atop a domed piece of whale bone. Seals, geese, and 2 rodent like creatures - perhaps lemmings or hares. It's possible that small wood rods attached to the animals and were inserted into the drilled holes across the domed side, but were lost or broken over the years. Miniature animal carvings were traditionally used as amulets to help hunters and as game pieces. Size of bone base: 12.5" Diameter x 5.5" H (31.8 cm x 14 cm); seal figure: 1.75" L x 0.5" W x 0.5" H (4.4 cm x 1.3 cm x 1.3 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. We guarantee that the piece was made prior to 1972.

Provenance: private Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA collection

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#178618

  • Condition: Chips and ossification to the bone surface and some minor flaking when handled. Minor nicks and chips to ivory animals. Remains of adhesive on several from mounting.

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May 11, 2023 8:00 AM MDT
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