#29 • Massive Whalebone Ship & Whale Carving

Part of November 2021 Estate Treasures Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $1,200.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art: Sculpture

A tall ship and whale both carved from whalebone, with baleen strips accentuating the ship's hull and animal skin (possibly seal) used for sails. Both are mounted on a birch burl base, with stabilizing antler accents. on the bottom of the ship; the piece is signed "McNearney." Measures approximately 38” x 21” x 38” tall.