#4 • State of AK 25th Anniversary Walrus Ivory Diorama Folksy Presentation Carving

Part of Gail Niebrugge Living Estate Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $425.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic & Tribal Art & Crafts

A highly unusual large walrus ivory carved diorama depicting a pair of gold miners next to a rocker box, a blank mammoth ivory "canvas" with artists palate rests to the left of them, a gold pan marked "Jesus" en verso with colorful stones on the front sits to the left of them, and a fishing pole to the right. Signed on base with personalization to the Niebrugge family from J & J Travlos, a sticker indicating affiliation with the 25th Alaska Statehood anniversary is affixed, as well as a made in Alaska and Native handicraft sticker. Measures 10" x 2.5" x 3.25" tall. The walrus whisker fishing pole has been broken and repaired, otherwise in very good condition.