#55 • 17" Walrus Tusk w/ Scrimshaw Whale Hunter Scene

Part of Collection of Arthur Gross Day 1 (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $425.00

Status: Sold

Category: Scrimshaw

A walrus tusk with scrimshaw scene depicting a umiak of whale hunters in pursuit of their whale; a pair of Arctic terns watch from a distance. Initialed for M.C. lower right; wide end is open to revel the interior of the tusk as shown. Measures approximately 1.75" x 17" long.