#4 • Carved Ivory Walruses on Mammoth Tusk Base

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

High bid $80.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic & Tribal Art & Crafts

A  mammoth bark segment polished to a high sheen exhibiting its warm browns, grays, and subdued blue vivianite surface on which is placed contrasting white walrus ivory seal and walrus figurines, each scored or dotted with facial detailing. The walrus figurine has one broken tusk, as shown. Measures approximately 6" x 3" x 2" tall.