#19 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Bowhead Whale - Miller Luther Campbell

Part of Collection of Arthur Gross Day 2 (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Category: Figural Carvings

A walrus tusk carved bowhead whale with inset baleen eyes. Initialed on the underside, "L.C.C," identified likely as the Alaska Native carver Miller "Luther" Campbell, a Yup'ik artist active on Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, circa the 1970s and early 1980s. Measures approximately 5.5" x 1.75" x 0.75" tall.