#32 • Polar Bear Figurine w/ Prey

Part of August 2024 Treasure Trove Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $60.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic & Tribal Art & Crafts

A standing polar bear statue carved from aged and polished walrus jawbone. Light scrimshaw details the eyes and claws, and the bear, most notably, with an outstretched neck and firmly clenched seal prey. Figurine is marked "EVA" on the underside as shown. Measures approximately 6.5" x 2.5" x 2.75" tall.