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A Japanese carved Walrus tusk
A Japanese carved Walrus tusk Okimono.Depicting mice eating berries.Signed to base.6.5cm tall
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INUIT CARVED WALRUS TUSK TOTEM
INUIT CARVED WALRUS TUSK TOTEM The broad end featuring a bear head swallowing two salmon at once, the entire surface of the piece covered with animated portraits of bear cubs, walruses, seals and storks, the small end terminating an intergal hanging loop emanating from the nose of a bear. Some red and black ink detailing. 23" long overall.
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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.
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OUTSTANDING CARVED WALRUS TUSK
OUTSTANDING CARVED WALRUS TUSK CRIBBAGE BOARDOUTSTANDING CARVED WALRUS TUSK CRIBBAGE BOARD , circa 1900, the polychromed and carved tusk in the form of a large predator fish with an open mouth full of teeth and a smaller striped fish behind and a perpendicular wraparound beaver. Scrimshawed seal and pup on the fish's face and 12-raised scoring boxes; the underside scrimshawed and polychromed with a walrus, goose and a seal.
Length 19 in. Width 2 ½ 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.
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EARLY 1900S SCRIMSHAW CARVED WALRUS
EARLY 1900S SCRIMSHAW CARVED WALRUS TUSK CUPFeatured in this lot is this early 1900s scrimshaw walrus tusk cup. The term “scrimshaw” was coined in 18th Century America aboard a whaling vessel. There are Inuit ivory carving that pre and post-date the whaleman’s scrimshaw, which may indicate simultaneous development of this art form. As whaling faded at the turn of the 19th century so did the scrimshaw trade. However, in the 1960’s President John F. Kennedy’s collection created a revival in the creation and collection of this unique art. The piece shows a cylindrical shape and features scrimshaw on both flat parts of the cup. The scrimshaw shows a floral design of a small stick with six leaves, three on each side, in intricate detail. The piece shows fair condition as there are two long cracks on the flat parts of the cup, but no other signs of damage are present. The walrus tusk cup measures 1 1/8" L x 1 11/16" W x 2 7/8" H. The piece weighs 84.4 grams.
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F. MATCHIAN (B. 1966) LOON
F. MATCHIAN (B. 1966) LOON NUNIVAK SPIRIT WHEELThis is an amazing Eskimo Yup’ik Loon Nunivak Mask / Spirit Wheel made of walrus tusk, whalebone and baleen by Aleut Eskimo Cup’ik Cevak, Alaska artist, Franklin Matchian from circa 2003. The piece comes with the memo denoting it was purchased for $1,200.00 by Dan and Bonnie Paynich of Great Falls, Montana from the artist Franklin Matchian, referred to as an I.V.O.R.Y. Loon Mask sold on September 25, 2003. The spirit mask is made of carved walrus tusk, baleen rings, whale sinew ties with a carved fish in the loon’s bill made of fossilized / petrified mammoth tusk, with the baleen ring representing the Universe or Sea and the loon at the center representing the Inua or Spirit. The carved tusk figures are as such; Hunter at top, King Salmon, Traditional hand design, wings, feet, diving seal, tail of loon. Franklin Matchian was born 1966 in Cevak, Alaska and later moved to Anchorage, Alaska. He is of Native American decent, with some of his pieces being marked as Eskimo. He operates Cikumi - "On the Ice" Eskimo Arts by Franklin Matchian a gallery. The piece is truly incredible showing a large size with immense detail by a noted Eskimo artist who used only the finest materials. The piece of paper with noted information is stored on the back of the custom curved glass or bowed glass oval frame. Frame measures 20” by 17” by 3”. Total weight of 8 lbs. 10 oz.
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ALASKAN HAND CARVED WALRUS TUSK
ALASKAN HAND CARVED WALRUS TUSK ON STAND: Scrimshaw walrus tusk, having walrus & broken ice at the observe & verso. Signed ''Taalak'' below walrus. Inset glass eyes. Resting on a custom stand of Mastodon rib, by Harvey Jennings, Inupaiq, Barrow, Alaska. Approx. 18'' l x 6'' h.
CONDITION: Tusks missing from stylized walrus. Age cracks & yellowing commensurate with age.
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19TH C CARVED WALRUS TUSK
19TH C CARVED WALRUS TUSK CRIBBAGE BOARDDEPICTING RELIEF CARVED SHIPS AND LIGHTHOUSE. 17" LONG. FROM THE IPPOLITO COLLECTION.
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BILLIKEN WALRUS IVORY CARVED
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.
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CARVED WALRUS TUSK OWLS ON TREE,
CARVED WALRUS TUSK OWLS ON TREE, INUITVery old, polished walrus tusk ("fossil"), carved to depict several owls perched on a tree. Contemporary -- apparently Inuit in origin, but unsigned. Measures 5-3/4" high. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
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CARVED WALRUS TUSK ESKIMO FACE,
CARVED WALRUS TUSK ESKIMO FACE, INUITVery old, polished walrus tusk ("fossil"), carved to depict a Eskimo on one side and an eagle on the other. Contemporary -- apparently Inuit in origin, but unsigned. Measures 5-5/8" high. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
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VINTAGE INUIT CARVED WALRUS TUSK
VINTAGE INUIT CARVED WALRUS TUSK ITEMSGroup of five pieces, all Inuit carved, circa mid 20th century. Largest piece is about 3-1/2" high. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
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OKVIK CULTURE, CARVED FEMALE
OKVIK CULTURE, CARVED FEMALE HUMAN FIGURE c. 200 BC-200 CE, Bering Strait, carved walrus tusk with dark brown encrusted patina, the oval head with classic features, slit mouth and finely etched eyebrow hairs, above a flattened cylindrical body, on custom metal stand, 7"h (carving), 8"h (total)
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INUIT CARVED WALRUS TUSK POLAR BEAR
INUIT CARVED WALRUS TUSK POLAR BEAR & SEALInuit carved walrus tusk, retaining tag identifying King's Island Alaska, modeled as a polar bear and seal, on whalebone/balleen base, retaining ANAC (Alaska Native Arts & Crafts Clearing House) card underfoot, overall: approx 2.5"h, 7"w, 3"d, 0.3lbs
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ESKIMO RELIEF-CARVED WALRUS TUSK
ESKIMO RELIEF-CARVED WALRUS TUSK CRIBBAGE BOARD 20TH CENTURY LENGTH 9.75".ESKIMO RELIEF-CARVED WALRUS TUSK CRIBBAGE BOARD, 20th Century, Relief-carved ship and fish flank the cribbage board track. Three knob feet. Dimensions: Length 9.75".
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ESKIMO DOLL WITH CARVED WALRUS TUSK
ESKIMO DOLL WITH CARVED WALRUS TUSK HEAD WITH INKED AND INLAID DETAILING, 15 X 4 1/4 IN. (38.10 X 10.80 CM.)Eskimo Doll with Carved Walrus Tusk Head with Inked and Inlaid Detailing,, This lot contains animal material that may be restricted under Federal, State and/or Local law. Bidders should check all applicable wildlife restrictions, and the buyer will be solely responsible for obtaining any necessary license or permit related to the sale or shipping/transport of the object. Dimensions: 15 x 4 1/4 in. (38.10 x 10.80 cm.)
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(3) SCRIMSHAW OBJECTS. 19TH
(3) SCRIMSHAW OBJECTS. 19TH CENTURY. TO INCLUDE Acoconut dipper with whale tooth, inlay in a heart shaped pattern, exotic wood handle, and baleen tip. 12 3/4" 3 1/2". Dipper shows old repair to bowl. A carved walrus tusk crimper with a stylized bird head design. 6 1/2". Shows a crude restoration to break. Both pieces are sailor made folk art
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VINTAGE INUIT CARVED POLAR BEAR
VINTAGE INUIT CARVED POLAR BEAR SCULPTUREVintage hand carved walrus tusk sculpture of a Alaskan polar bear, unsigned. Bear measures approx. 3 1/4" tall x 4 1/4" long. From a collection of Inuit and Northwest Coast items. Fine condition. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
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EXTREMELY RARE INUIT CARVED
EXTREMELY RARE INUIT CARVED WALRUS TUSK NUNIVAK ISLAND, 19TH CENTURY LENGTH 17.75”.EXTREMELY RARE INUIT CARVED WALRUS TUSK, Nunivak Island, 19th Century, In the form of a toothed animal eating a seal, the body of the seal visible on each side of the red-colored mouth. Body carved with 26 seals. Detailed with eyes, flippers and ears. Dimensions: Length 17.75".
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ESKIMO RELIEF-CARVED WALRUS TUSK
ESKIMO RELIEF-CARVED WALRUS TUSK CRIBBAGE BOARD 19TH/20TH CENTURY LENGTH 14.5".ESKIMO RELIEF-CARVED WALRUS TUSK CRIBBAGE BOARD, 19th/20th Century, Commemorating the schooner A.T. Gifford, the last American schooner-rigged whaleship to cruise Hudson Bay. Relief-carved with three stars and "Sch. A.T. Gifford" within a cloud-like form. Relief-carved cribbage track. Three baluster legs. Screw-on knob at base encloses a peg compartment. Dimensions: Length 14.5". Provenance: Notes:The "A.T. Gifford" was built in 1883 in Essex, Massachusetts, and she had home ports of Gloucester, Massachusetts and New York City. She caught fire and sank in 1915 and none of the crew survived the disaster.
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2 LATE 19TH C CARVED WALRUS TUSKS
2 LATE 19TH C CARVED WALRUS TUSKS TO INCLUDE 15"TUSK WITH SCRIMSHAW SCENE DEPICTING WALRUS, WHALES, POLAR BEARS AND ESKIMOS. ALONG WITH A 13" CARVED AND POLISHED DAGGER.
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INUIT CARVING OF A SHAMAN BY HANK
INUIT CARVING OF A SHAMAN BY HANK NAPOWATUK (NAPAGHUTAQ) Yu'pik, Town of Gambell on St. Lawrence Island, North Bering Sea, Alaska, Polar Bear Transformational Figure with human face below bear's head, in carved walrus tusk with baleen features and claws, signed on the underside, 7 1/2" tall. Fine shrinkage cracks.
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(3 PC) CARVING SET WITH NORTHWEST
(3 PC) CARVING SET WITH NORTHWEST TOTEM CARVED WALRUS TUSK HANDLES INUIT SCULPTURES Haida Peoples Carving Knife, Fork and Sharpener, each with a walrus tusk handle carved and inked scrimshawn with totem pole with trees and log cabins behind, circa 1890's, 4" to 5 1/2" handles, 11" to 15" overall. Shrinkage cracks. No case.
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JAPANESE CARVED WALRUS TUSK NETSUKE
JAPANESE CARVED WALRUS TUSK NETSUKE OF DEMON SPIRIT WITH TORTOISE SHELL 2 ?" Well carved walrus tusk, depicting a demon spirit holding a tortoise shell, applied pigments to emphasise details; two carved apertures on the back for silk cord.
Offered with Temple Auctions, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, copy of the letter of authentication and provenance by Col. Sir George Wade's granddaughter, dated March 4, 2020.
Provenance: private collection of Colonel Sir George Albert Wade (British, 1891-1986); brought to the USA in 1964, by descent in the family to current owner.
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FINE CARVED WALRUS TUSK JESUS
FINE CARVED WALRUS TUSK JESUS CHRIST ON PEDESTAL, CA. 15TH/16TH CENTURY 4 ½" carving, 7 ?" overall Minutely hand carved walrus task, depicting the body of the crucified Jesus Christ. Offered attached with a metal rod on mahogany pedestal.
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CARVED WALRUS TUSK SEAL 6" x 1 ¼"
CARVED WALRUS TUSK SEAL 6" x 1 ¼" Carved walrus tusk seal figurine. Not signed.
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CARVED WALRUS TUSK WHALE 1 ¼" x 3
CARVED WALRUS TUSK WHALE 1 ¼" x 3 ¾" Carved walrus tusk of a whale, signed and dated '76 to the underside.
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TWO CARVED WALRUS TUSK POLAR BEAR
TWO CARVED WALRUS TUSK POLAR BEAR FIGURINES 1 ½" x 2 ¾" & 1 ½" x 2 ½" Two carved walrus tusk polar bears, one signed and one initialed with the date. Purchased from the Walrus Gallery in Kennebunkport Maine in 1976.
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CARVED SCRIMSHAW CRIBBAGE GAME
CARVED SCRIMSHAW CRIBBAGE GAME 17" long Carved walrus tusk scrimshaw cribbage game with hand-painted walruses.
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Eskimo carved walrus tusk pipe 19th
Eskimo carved walrus tusk pipe 19th c. with scenes of caribou seals walrus sailing and steam ships and game hunting. 16.25"l.
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Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Tuskwith
Eskimo Inuit Carved Walrus Tuskwith seal hunter motif on one side cribbage board seal & polar bear in other circa 1900 13'' long.
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Eskimo carved walrus tusk Eskimo
Eskimo carved walrus tusk Eskimo figural carved walrus tusk featuring walruses and boats opposing reindeer and sleds L10'' Provenance: St. Simons Island Georgia private collection. Good original condition.
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YUKON GOLD RUSH PHOTOGRAPHS LETTER
YUKON GOLD RUSH PHOTOGRAPHS LETTER AND SCRIMSHAW. Includes three mounted photographs: a camp scene a river scene and a group portrait of ''Pioneers of Dawson City.'' Together with a a naively carved walrus tusk with boats human figures walruses birds and seals 9 1/2''l. and a letter home dated October 19 1891. Also is included is a real-photo postcard with reindeer. Pictured in the front row of the ''Pioneers'' is William Liggett. Liggett was a neighbor and friend of the Brake family and his sister married into the Brake family. See also lots 965 and 966 for other items from the Brake-Liggett family. In his letter from Forty Mile Creek in the Yukon he details daily life as a goldminer in Alaska. The photographs with some fading and soiling but still quite clear; the tusk yellowed the tip has been gone for a very long time the other end has been cut off at some point after it was carved.
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Inuit carved bone porpoise, mounted
Inuit carved bone porpoise, mounted on an ivory base 5 3/4 in. H. overall; together with two Inuit carved walrus tusk polar bears, 3 1/8 and 1 5/8 in. H.
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Carved Walrus Tusk Lighthouse
Carved Walrus Tusk Lighthouse
Estimate:$600-$800