#267 • Three Walrus Ivory Owls with Scrimshaw Plumage & Inlaid Eyes

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

High bid $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Oct 25, 2026 5:41 PM AKDT

Category: Ethnographic Objects

Three walrus ivory owl carvings, two with finely scrimshawed feather details. Worn underside inscriptions on two examples remain illegible. The larger bird has wings defined in relief, while incised scalloped outlines articulate the feathers on the others. Two have fossilized walrus ivory iris inlays showing the granular pattern of secondary dentine, with dark baleen pupils. Largest dimensions: Approximately 1.25" x 1" x 2.25" high.