#55 • Fossilized Whale Bone Hunter - Richard Miller

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

High bid $300.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art: Sculpture

A fossilized whale bone figure depicting an Alaska Native hunter crouched upon a whale bone base. The hunter, with incised walrus tusk face and hands, is accented with fur hair and parka ruff, with walrus tusk bow outfitted with a bone and feather arrow. Initialed on the underside by the late Alaska carver Richard Miller (American, 20th century). Measures approximately 10" x 5.5" x 7" tall.