Lot 154
Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Inuit / Yup'ik, ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. A collection of 3 hand carved walrus tusk ivory statues of animals by Native artists. The dotted seal on the black horn base is signed "DHP" for Yup'ik artist Dennis Pu179396 ngowiyi, the black spots are made by inlaying whale baleen into small cavities. The eagle and other seal are signed on the undersides with artist names but are somewhat illegible. The seal is likely by Brendan or Aaron Oseuk. Size of eagle: 2.5" L x 4.5" H (6.4 cm x 11.4 cm)
Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.
This is an ESA exempt piece of walrus 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. Parts from certain animal species may require an additional license upon import into another country due to legislation relating to endangered species and environmental conservation. If you are not sure whether CITES rules apply to your item, please see the CITES Appendices.
Provenance: private Studio City, California, USA collection
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- Condition: Natural striations in the ivory, and all are intact and excellent condition. All three are signed, but the signature on the eagle is indiscernible.
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