#21 • Walrus Ivory Walrus Carving & Skin-on-Frame Model Kayak with Paddles

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

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 15, 2026 4:08 PM AKST

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A rounded walrus carved from walrus ivory accompanies a miniature skin-on-frame kayak. The animal faces forward between two long tusks, with incised folds around its neck and shoulders and inked details defining the eyes, muzzle vibrissae, and flippers. The carving exposes the ivory's naturally mottled inner core along the back and underside, contrasting with the smoother cream-colored material around it. The model kayak reproduces a slender wood framework beneath a stitched skin covering. Its single oval cockpit reveals the small internal ribs and crosspieces, while a raised rim surrounds the opening in the closed deck. Two double-bladed wooden paddles are tied in place with cord. The kayak measures approximately 9" x 1.25" x 1" tall.