Vintage Scene of Polar Bear and Seals on Base, c. 1960
Yup'ik Culture
fossil walrus ivory, fossil walrus ivory tusk base, scrimshaw design
2.25" high x 11" long x 2" deep
note: The base of a fossil ivory walrus tusk shard is as important as the carved figures. It is quite heavy and the patina is exquisite. This is a whimsical carving with the polar bear hiding behind a snow drift, but the seals are well aware of its presence.
