#260 • Two Walrus Jawbone Billiken Carvings, One with Pronounced Cracks

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

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 1, 2026 7:26 PM AKST

Category: Ethnographic Objects

Two small Billiken-style figures carved from walrus jawbone, one pale and one darker. One has a rounded body, smiling face and recessed torso details; the taller, tapered figure has a pointed head, narrow eyes, incised arms and indistinct initials on its back. The taller figure has pronounced vertical cracks through the face and torso, additional fissures and an open cavity at the side/base. Both show pores, discoloration and worn edges. The larger measures approximately 1.25 inches wide by 1 inch deep by 2.75 inches high.