Description:

Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska or Canada, ca. mid-20th century CE. A pair of carved walrus tusk ivory and bone carvings of arctic animals, a polar bear and walrus. The portly walrus is charming with a rounded blubbery body and incised details highlighted in black pigment. The bear is carved from a dense bone that has weight and heft - although uncommon - this might have been carved from an oosik (walrus baculum bone). Size of bear: 4" L x 1.5" W x 2" H (10.2 cm x 3.8 cm x 5.1 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. Parts from certain animal species may require an additional license upon import into another country due to legislation relating to marine, endangered species, and environmental conservation. If you are not sure whether CITES rules apply to your item, please see the CITES Appendices.

Provenance: private Spearfish, South Dakota, USA collection

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  • Condition: Walrus is intact and excellent. Natural bone pitting and ossification to bear and perforation through feet.

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