Lot 29a, Auction 3/17/2024: 4 Inuit Ivory & Bone Walrus Figurine Carvings
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Lot 29a, Auction 3/17/2024: 4 Inuit Ivory & Bone Walrus Figurine Carvings

$382.50

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Native American / First Nations, Northwestern United States or Canada, Inuit culture, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A collection of 4 carved walrus figurines made from walrus ivory and bone. The 2 midsized carvings are signed with indiscernible signatures on the base, and one has acrylic tusks. The smallest is signed “AHS” for Archie Henry Slwooko, and the largest walrus is signed “Oseuk.” Size of largest: 4.75″ L x 1.5″ W x 2.5″ H (12.1 cm x 3.8 cm x 6.4 cm)

This is an ESA antique exempt piece of walrus ivory and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

Condition: All are intact and excellent. Signed on undersides with artist signatures 2 signatures are not easily discernable.

Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all purchases.

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