Lot 28

A FINE ALEUT WALRUS IVORY SEA OTTER CHARM

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A FINE ALEUT WALRUS IVORY SEA OTTER CHARM

The front feet raised to the chin, the lower curled upwards, striated ribs, the torso and eyes inlaid with beads, on the reverse, a raised ridge pierced three times for attachment, 3½in. (8.9cm.) long

James Hooper, London (no. 1414)
Christie's, London, 1977, lot 129

Specialist note

Such objects were affixed to kayaks to serve as charms and fasteners (see Ray, 1975, p. 106, fig. 33).