Lot Essay
A similar example of the Old Bering Sea II style is illustrated in Wardwell, 1986, p. 78, no. 87.
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AN OLD BERING SEA IVORY SCRAPER
FROM ST. LAWRENCE ISLAND, CIRCA A.D. 100-300
Of elongated rectangular form with engraved designs on top of radiating motifs at ends having concentric circles in their centers, in the middle, a large circular design between angular parallel lines, at top an arc motif representing a mouth.
6 5/8in. (17cm.) long
FROM ST. LAWRENCE ISLAND, CIRCA A.D. 100-300
Of elongated rectangular form with engraved designs on top of radiating motifs at ends having concentric circles in their centers, in the middle, a large circular design between angular parallel lines, at top an arc motif representing a mouth.
6 5/8in. (17cm.) long