#29 • A Mid-Century Whale Tooth Carving

Part of April 2026 Curiosities Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $60.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A mid-century carved seal or walrus with scrimshaw details, both the carving and base made from an old whale tooth. There is a small hole, possibly where a second figure was once affixed; both the seal and the base have overall hairline fractures. There is no artist's signature readily visible. It measures approximately 4" x 2" x 2" tall.