Lot Essay
Such tusks in high undercut relief were made on Nunivak Island at the beginning of the 20th century.
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AN ESKIMO CARVED WALRUS IVORY CRIBBAGE BOARD
Sculpted in deep undercut relief with representations of arctic fauna including both full figures and heads of walrus, seals, flounder and other fish, sea otters, eagles and sea birds, the board itself surrounded by two pairs of walrus heads and contorted bears and one pair of caribou heads, white to rich yellow color
28in. (71.7cm.) long
Sculpted in deep undercut relief with representations of arctic fauna including both full figures and heads of walrus, seals, flounder and other fish, sea otters, eagles and sea birds, the board itself surrounded by two pairs of walrus heads and contorted bears and one pair of caribou heads, white to rich yellow color
28in. (71.7cm.) long