#70 • Walrus Tusk & Baleen Owls - Melcher Oozevaseuk

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

High bid $180.00

Status: Sold

Category: Figural Carvings

Three owl carvings from walrus tusk includes a trio of graduated owls in a totemic arrangement, a pair of owls on a tusk slab, and a single owl with large baleen beak. All appear to be initialed "M.O." on the underside for Yup'ik artist Melcher Oozevaseuk (1974-2018) originally from Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Largest measures approximately 1" x 3.5" tall.