#5 • Walrus Ivory Letter Opener - Walter Topkok

Part of August 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $140.00

Status: Sold

Category: Knives, Swords & Blades

A walrus ivory letter opener which features a handle hand carved to resemble a spotted seal with minimal, precise scrimshaw dots to illustrate the seal's spots, facial features, whiskers, and individual digits on its flippers, and signed by Iñupiaq artist Walter "Alook" Topkok. Measures approximately 1.25" x 6.25" long.