#138 • Five Walrus Ivory Carvings: Bird, Whale, Two Horses & Detached Spade-Shaped Piece

Part of November 2026 Discovery Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 1, 2026 6:46 PM AKST

Category: Ethnographic Objects

Five small walrus ivory carvings comprising an upright bird with scrimshaw wing details, a whale with dark facial accents, two horses in raised-leg poses and a detached spade-shaped component. The pieces range from pale cream to warm yellow tones, with contrasting secondary dentine visible on the whale's underside. The bird has a substantial open split through its lower body and does not stand securely upright. The other carvings show scratches, discoloration and small surface irregularities; the spade-shaped piece has a rough, broken-looking narrow end. The bird is approximately 2 inches high.