#50 • Walrus Ivory Bird Rookery by Ray Punguk

Part of June 2025 Treasure Trove Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $50.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A fascinating piece of carved Ivory which utilises the core section of a walrus tusk to imitate the textural appearance of foliage in which a flock of black and white birds have alighted. The birds in black have been dyed. Underside reads 'Ray Punguk, Golouin, AK 99762, 6-30-76'. Measures approximately 2" x 1.25" x 1.25" tall.