#81 • Whalebone, Walrus Ivory & Baleen Fisherman - "J.A.W."

Part of November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $160.00

Status: Sold

Category: Figural Carvings

A fisherman carving rendered from whalebone with distinctive triangular parka trim of applied baleen. The figure has walrus ivory and baleen eyes, holds a short fishing spear/knife in one hand, and a fishing line in the other. The fishing line has a small piece of ivory at the end as shown. Mounted upon a slice of fossilized whalebone and initialed "J.A.W." en verso. Measures approximately 3.5" x 5.5" x 13.5" tall.