#17 • Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Dancing Geese - Sylvester Ayek

Part of June 2024 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $700.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A beautiful dancing geese sculpture, crafted from hollowed out walrus tusk and depicting a pair of geese with wings outstretched in a waltzing pose. Geometric scrimshaw enhances the outline of each avian figure, and the piece is signed by King Island Iñupiaq artist Sylvester Ayek (b.1940) the artist. The original bill of sale c.2004 from the Alaska Native Arts Foundation will convey for provenance purposes. Measures approximately 2.5" x 1.5" x 4" tall.