#50 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Polar Bears - Lane A. Iyakitan

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

High bid $300.00

Status: Sold

Category: Figural Carvings

Two polar bear figurines carved from walrus tusk and featuring inset baleen eyes includes one with right paw raised, and signed on the underside with "P.K." The other grips a ribbon seal within its jaws and is signed on the underside, likely for Yup'ik artist Lane A. Iyakitan (1929-2000) of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Largest measures approximately 3.25" x 1" x 1.75" tall.