Carvings from Alaska, primarily made from walrus, mammoth, or mastodon tusk.
Walrus tusk with scrimshaw
Alaskan Art, CarvingsA walrus tusk with well varied scrimshaw scenes including human figures, animals, hunt scenes, camp scenes; not all items are displayed in the photos.Tusk is 20" long, measured straight across; tapers from 1 1/4" at the base; 3/4" thick.This item can only be shipped within the United States of America, because of laws restricting exportation of marine mammal products.$950.00
Ivory drummer transformation
Alaskan Art, CarvingsA beautifully carved transformation from talented Inupiaq artist Levi Tetpon. Human drummer with a whale tail. Walrus tusk is with inlaid baleen. Dynamic pose, delicate features, fine carving, and precise inlay make this a terrific piece!6 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" dBecause of marine mammal protection laws, this item can only be shipped within the United States.$1,100.00
Vintage ivory figure with scrimshaw
Alaskan Art, CarvingsMax Ungarook was an Inupiat from Barrow, Alaska. This vintage female figure, which probably dates from the 1950's or 1960's is carved from a whale tooth. Delicate scrimshaw adds life to the carving.The woman was originally holding something, which has been long lost.2 1/4" h x 1 3/4" w x 1" d$575.00
Miniature Ivory Snow Goggles
Alaskan Art, CarvingsGlenda McKay is an Athabascan artist from Alaska who learned wilderness survival skills, plus sewing and beading from her grandmothers and aunts. She puts all those skills to work in her extremely detailed dolls and carvings.These snow goggles are an example of an accessory that the artist makes for her dolls. They are carved from fossil walrus tusk and have sinew straps.7/16" x 1/8"$300.00
Athabascan Mountain Spirit Mask
Alaskan Art, CarvingsGlenda McKay is an Athabascan artist from Alaska who learned wilderness survival skills, plus sewing and beading from her grandmothers and aunts. She puts all those skills to work in her extremely detailed dolls and carvings.This is a miniature Athabascan Mountain Spirit Mask; shaman wore masks similar to this one to pray to the "game gods" for a plentiful hunt and safe journey for the hunters.Carved from white walrus ivory, with spruce hen feathers, caribou sinew; # 11 and # 14 glass beads.2 1/2" h x 1 1/8" wide, including feathers.$750.00- Sold out
Paul Jackson Bowhead Whale
CarvingsPaul Jackson Bowhead WhaleA lean bowhead whale carved from walrus tusk, and mounted on a base of old ivory. Black scrimshaw delineates the blow holes, mouth, and eyes.The original owner of this vintage item taped a piece of paper on the bottom of the base with the artist's name and location. Paul Jackson lived from 1924 to 1988.4 1/2" L x 3/4" H x 1" W; 2" H w/base$250.00 - Sold out
Barbara Kagassagoon Seal
CarvingsBarbara Kagassagoon SealA carving of a seal in action, fish in mouth to feed itself or its young. Seal is nicely carved, and is mounted on an old piece of ivory, likely an ancient sled runner. Delicately done scrimshaw on mouth, eyebrows, eyes, snout, and whiskers.Seal is 2 3/4" L x 1" W x 5/8" W; 4 1/8" L x 1 1/4" H with base$275.00 - Sold out
Bert Oozevaseuk Bowhead Whale
CarvingsBert Oozevaseuk Bowhead WhaleBert Oozevaseuk (1946 - 2004) was a respected ivory carver from the village of Gambell on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. This bowhead whale is carved from walrus tusk with inlaid baleen eyes.3" l x 2" h x 1 1/4" w$295.00 - Sold out
Clement Ungott Bowhead Whale
CarvingsClement Ungott Bowhead WhaleThis bowhead whale, carved from walrus tusk with inlaid baleen eyes, is substantial in size.In the last image, though difficult to see online, a small crack has opened along the brown line. Small in size, it does not require any special care except to be kept away from high heat.4 1/4" L x 1 1/2" W x 1 1/4" HSigned and dated '83.$450.00 - Sold out
Vintage Eskimo Goose
CarvingsVintage Eskimo GooseThis goose, carved from walrus tusk, rests in a grass nest with sealskin bottom. In the nest are two small eggs. Dating from the last quarter of the 20th century, the goose is adorned with scrimshaw eyes, mouth, wing tips, and feet.This is a very interesting period carving; the grass and sealskin nest are uncommon features among Alaskan Eskimo walrus tusk carvings.1 1/2" L x 1 1/2" H x 5/8" W$250.00 - Sold out
Daniel Ungott Vintage Owl
CarvingsDaniel Ungott Vintage OwlDaniel Ungoot (1935 - 2002) was a respected carver from the village of Gambell, Alaska, St. Lawrence Island.This vintage owl, carved from walrus tusk, is one of the largest owl carvings we have seen come from the Eskimo communities of Alaska. Beautiful form and fine scrimshaw feathers. Old ivory and baleen inlay eyes.2 1/4" H x 1" W x 1 1/4" D$295.00 - Sold out
Daniel Iyakitan Vintage Goose
CarvingsDaniel Iyakitan (1912 - 1995) was a respected carver from the village of Gambell, Alaska, St. Lawrence Island. This vintage goose, carved from walrus tusk, is one of the largest goose carvings we have seen. Beautiful form and fine scrimshaw eyes, feet, and beak.3 3/4" L x 3" H x 1 1/2" W$525.00 - Sold out
Vintage ivory bear
CarvingsA fine bear carved from ivory. The "Genuine Ivory Eskimo Made" label places it in the 1950's or 1960's, at the latest. Black scrimshaw in the snout, eyes, and claws. Red pigment in the mouth is another indication of age.Very good condition, with expected wear in the scrimshaw.3 1/4" high x 2 3/4" deep x 1 1/4" wideBecause of marine mammal protection laws, this item can only be shipped within the United States.$450.00 - Sold out
Vintage bone bear
CarvingsThis vintage bone bear was obtained in Alaska in 1977. The organic nature of the material is evident in the porosity as well as the open section which may have been a muscle connection.Red pigmented tongue.Comes with a wood base and glass dome.3" high x 1 3/4" deep x 1 1/4" wide$250.00 - Sold out
Scrimshaw bowhead whale
CarvingsThis exquisite scrimshaw bowhead whale was purchased in 1967. While it may have been carved by an Alaskan Eskimo, we cannot readily identify it as such. As such, we cannot guarantee this item was made by an Eskimo.The old walrus ivory is likely a broken piece of an ancient artifact, such as a sled runner. Ivory is 4 1/4" x 1 1/4". Attached wooden base is 6" x 1 3/4" d x 3/4" high.$350.00 - Sold out
Vintage ivory walrus with scrimshaw
CarvingsA charming walrus carved from walrus tusk. The artist depicted the rolls of fat on the animal's back.3" l x 2" h x 2" w$375.00 - Sold out
Walrus tusk with scrimshaw
CarvingsThis walrus tusk was decorated with a hunting scene by Wilbur Walluk (1928 - 1968), an Inupiaq artist from Shishmaref. Walluk made detailed black and white drawings as well as scrimshaw items.This tusk depicts a hunter with his sled dog team hunting a standing polar bear. On the reverse side is a kayak leaving camp. There is a hole near the center of the reverse side that probably held a stand at one time.Tusk is approximately 15" long; 1 3/4" at its widest; 1 1/8" at its deepest$1,400.00 - Sold out
Vintage seal with eyelashes
CarvingsThis charming vintage seal from the 1960's was carved from walrus tusk. Notice the scrimshaw eyes, eyelashes, mouth, ear openings, and claws.2 7/8 l" x 1" h x 3/4" w$245.00 - Sold out
Vintage goose
CarvingsThis is a vintage goose from the 1960's, carved from walrus tusk. Beautiful form and fine scrimshaw eyes, feet, and beak. Minor wear of ink on tips of beak and feet.1 1/2" l x 2" h x 7/8" w$225.00 - Sold out
Vintage beluga whale
CarvingsThis is a vintage beluga whale from the 1960's, carved from walrus tusk. Scrimshaw mouth and eyes.3 3/8 l" x 1 1/8 w" x 3/4" h$325.00 - Sold out
Woman with baby
CarvingsA fine vintage walrus tusk, carved in a primitive style, of a woman with a child in her parka. Signed "J. Eningowuk, Shh AK" (Johnson Eningowuk, Shishmaref, Alaska).Dating from the third quarter of the 20th century, the black and brown inks have worn in spots - signs of a well loved item.4 1/2" h x 1 3/8" w x 1 7/8" d$550.00 - Sold out
Vintage ivory hunter with scrimshaw
Alaskan Art, CarvingsMax Ungarook was an Inupiat from Barrow, Alaska. This vintage figure, which probably dates from the 1950's or 1960's is carved from a whale tooth. Delicate scrimshaw adds life to the carving.The base of the carving shows the exterior of the tooth, which has some age to it, based on the darker color. The figure probably held a fishing implement in his hand, which now is left with an empty hole.3 1/2" h x 1 1/2" w x 2" d$650.00
