#38 • Walrus Oosik w/ Baleen & Walrus Tusk Polar Bear & Walrus Endcaps

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

High bid $450.00

Status: Sold

Category: Natural History

A walrus oosik, or penile bone, both ends enhanced with applied baleen slices and walrus tusk figural elements to include walrus and polar bear heads. The bone is signed for "Pelowook", a family of celebrated artisans from Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Measures approximately 2" x 1.75" x 24.5" long.