Lot 0099E

Ancient Alaskan Walrus Ivory Tusk Fragment

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Ancient Alaskan Walrus Ivory Tusk Fragment

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Description

North America, Northwestern United States, Alaska, St. Lawrence Island, ca. 15th century or earlier CE. A walrus ivory tusk that is a beautiful creamy brown and hue with a white interior. The flat face of cementum and dentine has been polished on one end to show off the inner layers and rings of the tusk. The modified canines or tusks of walrus are extraordinary to behold and prized material for crafting tools, jewelry, and other items. Size: 2" L x 1.25" W x 2.5" H (5.1 cm x 3.2 cm x 6.4 cm)

This is an ESA antique exempt piece of 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. We guarantee that the piece is over 100 years old.

Provenance: private Covington, Louisiana, USA collection

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 winning bids.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#169860

Condition

Fragment of a larger tusk as shown. Surface abrasions and wear to exterior from natural aging and exposure to elements. Cut and polished on one end.

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Ancient Alaskan Walrus Ivory Tusk Fragment

Name: Ancient Alaskan Walrus Ivory Tusk Fragment
SKU: 124050950
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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