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Lot 1304
Collection of Four Scrimshaw Fossil Walrus Ivory Items
27 May 2010, 13:00 EDT
New YorkUS$1,600 - US$2,000
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Alaska
Four Eskimo artifacts of fossilized walrus ivory are decorated with sailing scenes skillfully applied to the surface of this unique material in scrimshaw technique. The rich coloration of Alaskan fossil ivory is derived from mineral seepage into the material as the animals' tusks lay entombed in permafrost. Each is offered on a fine custom wooden base. Largest measures 8.5 x 2 x 0.5in
Four Eskimo artifacts of fossilized walrus ivory are decorated with sailing scenes skillfully applied to the surface of this unique material in scrimshaw technique. The rich coloration of Alaskan fossil ivory is derived from mineral seepage into the material as the animals' tusks lay entombed in permafrost. Each is offered on a fine custom wooden base. Largest measures 8.5 x 2 x 0.5in

