#69 • King Island Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board w/ Carved & Scrimshaw Arctic Wildlife

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

High bid $550.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A walrus tusk cribbage board featuring a pair each of carved polar bears and walrus heads set between the scrimshaw track; further scrimshaw seal and walrus are drawn on the top surface, scrimshaw seal and kayak on the underside. Tusk sits upon a pair of leveling pegs, and demonstrates a paneled door at the wide end, behind which a quartet of playing pegs may be securely stored. Unsigned, stylistically attributed to King Island, mid 20th century or earlier. Measures approximately 15" x 2.75" x 1.5" tall.