- 3 INUIT WALRUS CARVINGSThree Inuit
3 INUIT WALRUS CARVINGSThree Inuit walrus tusk carvings. Including 1 fish with a male face at the center, red and black painted accents; 1 figure in a kayak preparing to spear a walrus; and 1 amulet with a human face and bear, black and red painted accents. None are signed. The fish and kayak with small cracks and repair; amulet is in good condition. 2 3/4-6 1/2" long. ESTIMATE $200-300
Condition:
The fish and kayak with small cracks and repair; amulet is in good condition.
- 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.
- Carved Walrus Tusk Lighthouse
Carved Walrus Tusk Lighthouse
Estimate:$600-$800
- SIX INUIT WALRUS TUSK CARVINGSSix
SIX INUIT WALRUS TUSK CARVINGSSix Inuit walrus tusk carvings, to include examples with seals, walruses, a polar bear, and a letter opener with arctic fox effigy handle, largest - 7 1/2" l.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Good condition, no apparent damages or repair.
- (5) INUIT WALRUS TUSK CARVINGS
(5) INUIT WALRUS TUSK CARVINGS Including: A walrus, a seal, a sea otter (swimming on his back), a tiny polychromed totem and a tooth carved with a mermaid, 2 1/2" x 3 1/2", label on bottom of seal indicates it was purchased in Nome in 1959.
- ESKIMO FANCIS ALVANNA WALRUS TUSK
ESKIMO FANCIS ALVANNA WALRUS TUSK & BONE CARVINGFeatured in this lot is this walrus tusk and bone hunter carving from Alaskan Eskimo artist Francis Alvanna. The carving features a wonderfully and professionally crafted walrus tusk and bone construction that shows a Eskimo seal hunter carved from walrus tusk sizing up a throw to a seal mounted on the otherside of the piece of circular bone. The piece is marked on the bottom 'Francis Alvanna.' Francis Alvanna was born in 1940 and served in the Army Reserves his hobbies included taking many pictures, recording home videos, walrus tusk ivory carving, making traditional walrus stomach drums and, with help, he built two King Island kayaks with modern day material. The condition of this this detailed sculpture is well preserved with no obvious signs of damage and shows good attention to detail and the tusk material is well polished. The measurements of this sculpture is 2 3/4"x 3 1/2" x 4 1/2". The collective weight of this sculpture is U6oz.
- ALASKAN ESKIMO AND SEAL IVORY TUSK
ALASKAN ESKIMO AND SEAL IVORY TUSK CARVINGCarved from walrus tusk with scrimshaw features, carving depicts an Eskimo with baby seal. Carving measures 2 7/8" long x 1 5/8" tall x 1 5/8" deep. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- (4) Walrus Tusk ToolsEach finely
(4) Walrus Tusk ToolsEach finely carved and retaining a wonderful old patina of various designs largest measuring 6.5''L circa late 19th/early 20th century.
- 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.
- 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.
- VINTAGE INUIT CARVED SCULPTURE20th
VINTAGE INUIT CARVED SCULPTURE20th C. Eskimo indigenous Alaskan bone or tusk carving with polychrome accents depicting a walrus atop a flounder. No apparent signature. Approx. 2-1/2" L x 3-5/8" H. Two pieces, flat base attached to walrus. Screw appears to be modern. Some wear commensurate with age. See images for further details. This item can be shipped in-house.
- 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.
- CARVED WALRUS TUSK WHALE 1 ¼"
CARVED WALRUS TUSK WHALE 1 ¼" x 3 ¾" Carved walrus tusk of a whale, signed and dated '76 to the underside.
- TAKEALOOK TEMELA (Lake Harbour
TAKEALOOK TEMELA (Lake Harbour b. 1935). Walrus Carved stone with ivory tusks 4 in. x 4 3/4 in. Together with carved stone seated bear with Canada Eskimo Art label 4 in. high.
- Scrimshaw walrus tusk 19th century
Scrimshaw walrus tusk 19th century likely sailor-carved tusk; decorated with spread-winged eagle flanked by cannon and lighthouse. L13'' Provenance: West Columbia South Carolina private collection. Tip with defect or repair otherwise in good condition.
- TWO CARVINGS. Twentieth century.
TWO CARVINGS. Twentieth century. Eskimo ivory carvings. Tusk with hunters in kayak chasing walrus. Glued repair. 10''l. And a pipe holder with woman fishing 5 1/2''l.
- 19TH C. WALRUS TUSK PORTRAIT OF
19TH C. WALRUS TUSK PORTRAIT OF A WALRUS Fully Dimensional Carving, naturalistic, so probably sailor-made, but with Eskimo influence, 3 1/4" tall. Fine shrinkage cracks.
- 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.
- 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.
- EXTREMELY RARE INUIT CARVED WALRUS
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".
- ESKIMO INUIT SCRIMSHAW WALRUS IVORY
ESKIMO INUIT SCRIMSHAW WALRUS IVORY TUSKScrimshaw tusk with carved walrus on both sides. Approx. 13 1/2" length. Tusk has 3 holes & some chips/loss to end, see photos for more details on condition. PLEASE NOTE: This is legal to own and a vintage piece. Please check to see if it is legal to receive this item. We will follow all local, state and Federal laws regarding the sale and shipping of this item. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- FIVE PIECES OF CARVED SOAPSTONE.
FIVE PIECES OF CARVED SOAPSTONE. Inuit carvings depicting two walrus figures one with inset tusks. 5 1/2''l. to 9''. and a narwhal with ivory. 8''l. Together with a signed seated figure 3 1/2''h. and a seal 3''l. Walrus tusks are loose. Narwhal with repair.
- ALASKA ESKIMO WALRUS TUSK CARVING
ALASKA ESKIMO WALRUS TUSK CARVING Hunter in Kayak with spear raised, seal catch on tether, by Lewis Iyakitan, St. Lawrence Island, Yupik, signed on underside and having "Authentic Native Handicraft from Alaska label, 8 1/2" long. Good condition.
- WALRUS IVORY TUSK length 20''.
WALRUS IVORY TUSK length 20''. Scrimshawed on one side with crouched hunter carrying rifle approaching group of seal heading for ice hole kayak nearby; the other side with hand pointing polar bear with seal tall sun flower etc. The tusk shows heavy wear with a few repairs chips and cracks.
- 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.
- 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.
- ALASKAN INUIT WALRUS OOSIK CARVING:
ALASKAN INUIT WALRUS OOSIK CARVING: Alaskan Inuit carving of a Walrus Oosik having a Polar bear head at one end & a Walrus head at the other end. Heads are removable. Approx. 20.25'' l x 1.75'' w.
CONDITION: Minimal loss of paint consistent with age and use.
- ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq
ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq Palituq Clyde River Nunavut Canada (born 1944) created in 2000 from ancient whalebone vertebrae depicting walruses flanking a human face with inserted bone tusks cert. of authenticity 13 3/8'' tall 22 7/8'' wide
- ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq
ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq Palituq Clyde River Nunavut Canada (born 1944) created in 2000 from ancient whalebone vertebrae depicting walruses flanking a human face with inserted bone tusks cert. of authenticity 13 3/8'' tall 22 7/8'' wide
- Alaskan native walrus tusk cribbage
Alaskan native walrus tusk cribbage board with scrimshaw landscape scenes first half 20th century; the top with scene of a bear stalking seals on an ice floe; underneath a scene of fishing with a sein net; about 19 in. L. Estimate $ 300-500 Ivory prop missing. There are no playing pieces.
- 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.
- INUIT CARVED WALRUS TUSK POLAR
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
- Northwest Coast Bear Carving American
Northwest Coast Bear Carving American 20th century. A polished walrus tusk carving of a running polar bear signed Dwight N/ Savoonga AK; ht. 3.25 wd. 6.75 dp. 2.5 in.
- Eskimo carved walrus tusk pipe
Eskimo carved walrus tusk pipe 19th c. with scenes of caribou seals walrus sailing and steam ships and game hunting. 16.25"l.
- 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.
- 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.