#38 • "The Walrus Hunter" Mammoth Tusk Sculpture by George Vukson

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

High bid $1,300.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art: Sculpture

A highly detailed and unique sculpture featuring a carved wooden sample depicting a trio of walruses with applied contemporary walrus tusks of the same material, each carved and incised within an ocean wave; the wave continues with a seamlessly integrated section of ancient mammoth tusk. The narrow end of the tusk rests upon the wooden portion of the wave, and features a highly detailed polychrome scrimshaw image of a walrus hunter within his kayak, harpoon held aloft as he takes aim upon his prey. A fossilized toggle point is applied within the curve of the wave, and the back portion of the tusk is left to expose multiple layers of bark. The entire wave is mounted upon a thick oval wooden base with brass plaque displaying the title of "The Walrus Hunter" and name of the artist, George Vukson (b.1954) of Wasilla, Alaska. Measures approximately 26" x 5.5" x 10" tall.