#74 • 5x Contemporary & Fossilized Walrus Tusk Seals - Maurice Nattanguk & Others

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

High bid $250.00

Status: Sold

Category: Figural Carvings

Five seal carvings from contemporary and fossilized walrus tusk includes two contemporary cows with fossilized pups upon their backs, plus three fossilized seals in various positions. The two cows are signed on the undersides of the pinnipeds by Iñupiaq artist Maurice Nattanguk (b.1954) from King Island, Alaska. The fossilized seal laying on its side has two holes en verso, likely from having been mounted upon another project at some point in time. Largest measures approximately 2.75" x 1.25" x 0.75" tall.