#20 • Walrus Ivory Scrimshaw Cribbage Board by Carl Pelowook

Part of September 2026 Treasure Trove Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $400.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A walrus ivory cribbage board with two playing tracks bordered by geometric scrimshaw and decorated with a bowhead whale, orca whale, narhwhal, seal, harpoon, and ribbon seal imagery. Four walrus ivory playing pegs are taped to the underside. Signed "Pelowook" near the narrow tip, likely for Carl Pelowook Sr. of Savoonga, Alaska. Measures approximately 15.5" x 2" x 1.25" tall.