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- ALASKAN WALRUS IVORY SCRIMSHAW LETTER
ALASKAN WALRUS IVORY SCRIMSHAW LETTER OPENERNative American Inuit Eskimo fish scrimshaw knife shaped letter opener presumed to be walrus ivory. Knife measures 7 3/4" long with no cracks, chips or repairs. PLEASE NOTE: This pre-ban ivory will not be shipped internationally, nor can it be shipped where prohibited by local, state or Federal law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- A COLLECTION OF NORTHWEST COAST SOUVENIRS
A COLLECTION OF NORTHWEST COAST SOUVENIRS ANDTrinkets. 20th century. 24 total pieces made of bone and walrus tusk. To include: an Inuit doll with fur and seal clothing, hands, face, and tools are carved, carrying a sled with seal, 4 1/4" high. 2 polychrome bone totems 5 1/2" - 6 3/4" high. 3 scrimshaw letter openers 6 3/4" - 9" long. Carved tusk watch bracelet with bear faces 6" long. 5 carved figures 2 1/2" fox, 2 1/2" seal, 2 1/4" carved walrus, 1 3/4" human figure. 2 scrimshaw pins 2 1/2" - 2 3/4". Fishhook 3". 9 1/2" carved tool, 2 3/4" and 3" trinkets. 13" bone necklace. 3 teeth 1" - 2 1/2" long. Carved dog head handle. 2 teeth show chips to end, otherwise all in overall good condition.
- Sailor's scrimshaw letter opener ca.
Sailor's scrimshaw letter opener ca. 1830 decorated with harpoon whale tail and anchor 8" l. ?
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