#26 • Antique King Island Walrus Tusk & Whale Tooth Panel Bracelet

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

High bid $425.00

Status: Sold

Category: Jewelry

An antique Iñupiaq panel bracelet crafted from a mix of walrus tusk and whale tooth, the central 8-sided figural panel carved to depict an open-mouthed polychrome scrimshaw polar bear, flanked left and right with a pair of walruses; all featuring inset baleen eyes as shown. The remaining nine panels are all crafted from whale teeth, each squared off slightly on the sides to fit tightly together upon dual lengths of elastic cord. From King Island, Alaska, the bracelet measures approximately 7" in circumference.