- Carved ivory and onyx walrus group,
Carved ivory and onyx walrus group, and a miniature carved ivory saber tooth tiger skull on ivory stand 1) walrus group - two walruses on an ivory sheet, mounted on a wood plinth, 3 in. H., 4 1/4 in. L.; 2) tiger skull - 2 in. H.
- Walrus Ivory Carved Totem Pole
Walrus Ivory Carved Totem Pole beautifully carved with three figures which are incised with black ink height 7.75 in. early 20th century Condition: Age crack on reverse.
- Alaskan Carved Walrus Ivory Figures
Alaskan Carved Walrus Ivory Figures lot of 4 includes a small bowl with ptarmigan Nugget Shop label on base length 4.25 in.; PLUS a carving of the Virgin Mary height 4.25 in.; PLUS a carving of a penguin height 3.75 in.; AND a painted bone totem hight 5 in.early 20th century Condition: Penguin with chipped beak; rest with expected wear else excellent.
- BILLIKEN WALRUS IVORY CARVED FIGURINEVintage
BILLIKEN WALRUS IVORY CARVED FIGURINEVintage Alaskan or Inuit carved walrus tusk billikin figure. Measures just over 3" high. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- Eskimo's Carved Jade Figure of
Eskimo's Carved Jade Figure of a Walrus signed & numbered 7'' long 2 1/2'' tall ivory tusk excellent.
- An Ivory Walrus Tusk. Length 19
An Ivory Walrus Tusk. Length 19 1/8 inches.
- INUIT WALRUS IVORY CARVINGS Lot
INUIT WALRUS IVORY CARVINGS Lot of (3) Animal Figures, incl: Large walrus with incised and painted features, unsigned, 1 3/8" high, 2 7/8" wide, good condition; Smaller walrus, nicely formed with painted features, incised "I.M." on base, 1 3/8" high, 2 1/8" wide, good condition; and Carved duck on woven grass and animal hide nest with two small "eggs" (stones), illegible incised marks on base of bird, 1 3/8" high, 2 1/2" wide, ivory shrinkage cracks.
- Greenland Walrus Ivory Tupilak
Greenland Walrus Ivory Tupilak transformation figure with baleen eyes height 5 in.first half 20th century Condition: Couple eyes missing baleen; one foot has missing toes.
- Replica Scrimshawed Walrus Ivory
Replica Scrimshawed Walrus Ivory Tusk, late 20th century resin, with whaling scene recto, and 'Ship Sachem, 1856-1859' verso length 14 in — 35.6 cm
- WALRUS FIGURINE BY WONGITTILINInuit
WALRUS FIGURINE BY WONGITTILINInuit carved walrus tusk in the form of a walrus, figurine or paperweight, signed F. Wongittilin (Felix). 6 in long x 2.5 wide, weighs 19.39 oz.
- 16 PIECE COLLECTION OF IVORY FIGURES:
16 PIECE COLLECTION OF IVORY FIGURES: To include 1) Walrus 2 1/2''. 2) Soldier on horse affixed to wood stand, 3 1/2'' h. overall. 3) Floral carved frame, 4'' x 3 1/4'', missing one picture support. 4) 4 small mice, largest 7/8'' long. 5) Small rabbit 1/2'' high, note foot. 6) Small cat, 1'' long, note tail. 7) Swan, 1 1/4'' high. 8) Man with sled being pulled by reindeer, 2'' h x 5 5/8'' long, note antler. 9) Stork hair pick, signed in characters 4 3/4'' long. 10) Elephant, note repair to trunk, 1 1/2'' h. 11) Small elephant 3/8'' h. 12) Dog, 7/8'' h. 13) Small bottle with screw top and tiny cat inside, 1'' h.CONDITION: International shipping is not available on this item. Must be shipped within the U.S.
- CARVED FIGURES. Eskimo early
CARVED FIGURES. Eskimo early 20th century walrus ivory. Standing figures of a man and a woman on turned wooden bases. 9 1/2''h. Age cracks; he has a metal ferule around the ivory base.
- WALRUS IVORY TUSK scrimshawed with
WALRUS IVORY TUSK scrimshawed with billiken head hand pointing heart sunflower polar bear with captured seal on one side; the other an Inuit with rifle stalking seal. Length 20.50''.
- Ten Carved Ivory Articles comprising
Ten Carved Ivory Articles comprising five figural netsuke and a walrus netsuke together with two African ivory carvings and an ivory salt and pepper set. Height of tallest 5 inches.
- THREE CARVED IVORY AND BONE PIECES
THREE CARVED IVORY AND BONE PIECES - WALRUS HORSE AND A CARVED CASE W/LID. Ivory or bone carved pieces including a walrus set atop a wooden base. 4'' l. One carved horse. 3'' l. One carved case with a lid surmounted by two turtles. 6 1/2'' h. Some surface wear. Scratches on the case where the lid meets the base.
- RARE ANCIENT ALASKAN BERING SEA
RARE ANCIENT ALASKAN BERING SEA WALRUS IVORY FIGURENative American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Beringian / Old Bering Sea Culture, ca. 200 BCE to 100 CE. A rare and ancient walrus ivory carving of an anthropomorphic effigy figure. The minimalist body is carved into a cylindrical shape with protruding nubbin shoulders and a neck that supports an elongated head. The visage is comprised of a long, relief nose, incised eyes, and a pointed chin. The ancient Alaskan cultures that lived along coastal areas relied upon the marine animals such as walrus for subsistence. Carvings were their main artistic output and carvings of stylized figures were popular, although their function - whether ceremonial or artistic - remains unclear. Size: 4.5" L x 1.125" W (11.4 cm x 2.9 cm)
Cf. the Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 1991.228.1
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 is over 100 years old.
This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques.
Provenance: ex-Duane's Antiques, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#166703
Condition:
Surface wear as expected with age and exposure to elements. Abrasions to head and surface chips, otherwise intact and very good. Lustrous patina to high pointed facial details and shoulders. Inventory label taped to figure.
- COLLECTION OF 16 ALASKAN INUIT
COLLECTION OF 16 ALASKAN INUIT IVORY FIGURES: Carved figures, most appear to be walrus ivory, to include 1) 2 Seals 1 3/4'' long, note eye on one. 2) Bird 2 1/8'' high. 3) Bird 1 3/4'' high. 4) Water buffalo signed RB Kokuluk 1 1/4'' long. 5) 2 small polar bears 7/8'' long. 6) Seal affixed to flat piece of tusk 2 5/8'' long. 7) 2 Walrus 2 1/8'' long, note tusks. 8) Bird 1 3/4''. 9) Polar bear, flat on one side, 1 5/8'' long. 10) 3 totem necklace figures, largest 1 3/4'' long. 11) Puffins affixed to stone and ivory base, 2 1/8'' h.CONDITION: International shipping is not available on this item. Must be shipped within the u.s..
- VINTAGE WHALE BONE SCULPTURESTwo
VINTAGE WHALE BONE SCULPTURESTwo whale bone figural carvings. Walrus family of three on base, with ivory and glass elements, having a label on the underside identifying the artist Weir Negovanna, the second in the form of a musk ox having wooden legs. Walrus grouping approx. 4-3/8" x 1-5/8" x 2-1/2", musk ox is approx. 6-3/8"L x 2-1/2"W x 4-1/2"H. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
- Arabia porcelain walrus figurine,
Arabia porcelain walrus figurine, mid-20th century, marked "ARABIA, Made in Finland" on base, 5-3/4" h, on wood base
- A Carved Hardstone Animalier Figure
A Carved Hardstone Animalier Figure depicting a walrus with carved tusk. Length 11 inches.
- JAPANESE WALRUS IVORY CARVED FIGURAL
JAPANESE WALRUS IVORY CARVED FIGURAL GROUPAntique Meiji era Japanese sculpture of a man and two boys on a bridge, presumable fishing. Made of walrus tusk. One boy (on left) appears to be missing a fishing rod. Good condition overall. Measures 10-1/2" high and 10-1/2" wide. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- Two Small Pieces Scrimshawed Fossilised
Two Small Pieces Scrimshawed Fossilised Walrus Ivory, 20th century including a small plaque on stand and a pendent, both decorated with tall ships plaque height 3.5 in — 8.9 cm
- ESKIMO WALRUS IVORY CRIBBAGE BOARDESKIMO
ESKIMO WALRUS IVORY CRIBBAGE BOARDESKIMO WALRUS IVORY CRIBBAGE BOARD , circa 1900, deeply carved and polychromed depicting a bear, walrus, seal and fish, in a wrap-around scene surrounding a scoring tablet.
Length 14 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized
FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized walrus ivory tusk with variegated shades. Tusk could be used for scrimshaw, carving, jewelry or knife handles. Tusk surface is smooth and has not been highly polished. Approx. 18 1/2" x 2 3/4", 2.8 lbs. See our other auctions lots for mo shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized
FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized walrus ivory tusk with variegated shades. Could be used for scrimshaw, carving, jewelry or knife handles. Approx. 22 1/2" x 3 1/8", 5.54 lbs. See our other auctions lots for more ancient walrus ivory tusks. PLEASE NOTE: Will not ship where prohibited by local, state or Federal law. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized
FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized walrus ivory tusk with variegated shades. Could be used for scrimshaw, carving, jewelry or knife handles. Approx. 21 3/4" x 2 7/8", 3.44 lbs. See our other auctions lots for more ancient walrus ivory tusks. PLEASE NOTE: Will not ship where prohibited by local, state or Federal law. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- Carved Ivory Bilikin Figurine 3''
Carved Ivory Bilikin Figurine 3'' whales tooth.
- FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized
FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized walrus ivory tusk with variegated shades. Could be used for scrimshaw, carving, jewelry or knife handles. Approx. 14" x 3", 3 lbs. See our other auctions lots for more ancient walrus ivory tusks. PLEASE NOTE: Will not ship where prohibited by local, state or Federal law. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized
FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized walrus ivory tusk with variegated shades. Could be used for scrimshaw, carving, jewelry or knife handles. Approx. 13" x 2 1/2", 1.52 lbs. See our other auctions lots for more ancient walrus ivory tusks. PLEASE NOTE: Will not ship where prohibited by local, state or Federal law. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized
FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized walrus ivory tusk with variegated shades. Tusk could be used for scrimshaw, carving, jewelry or knife handles. Tusk surface is smooth and has not been highly polished. Approx. 16 3/4" x 2 1/2", 2.4 lbs. See our other auctions lots for mo shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized
FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized walrus ivory tusk with variegated shades. Could be used for scrimshaw, carving, jewelry or knife handles. Tusk surface has been polished. Approx. 18 1/4" x 2 1/2", 3.12 lbs. See our other auctions lots for more ancient walrus ivory tusks shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized
FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized walrus ivory tusk with variegated shades. Could be used for scrimshaw, carving, jewelry or knife handles. Approx. 20" x 2 3/4", 3.8 lbs. See our other auctions lots for more ancient walrus ivory tusks. PLEASE NOTE: Will not ship where prohibited by local, state or Federal law. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- INUIT ESKIMO CARVING WALRUS SCULPTURE
INUIT ESKIMO CARVING WALRUS SCULPTURE FIGURINENative American art, signed by the artist John S. Penatac Sr. Walrus is polished stone with ivory tusks and base. Soapstone sculpture measures approx. 2" long x 1 1/8" tall on base. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized
FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY TUSKFossilized walrus ivory tusk with variegated shades. Could be used for scrimshaw, carving, jewelry or knife handles. Tusk surface has been polished. Approx. 18 1/2" x 2 1/2", 3.25 lbs. See our other auctions lots for more ancient walrus ivory tusks shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
- ANTIQUE BONE WALRUS FIGURE19th
ANTIQUE BONE WALRUS FIGURE19th century Inuit carved bone figurine in form of a walrus. 5 in tall and 1.25 in wide.
- Cast plaster walrus garden ornament
Cast plaster walrus garden ornament with one ivory tusk. 9"h.x17"w.