1950s Alaskan Caribou Fur & Wood Walrus Souvenir Toy
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Description
Northwestern United States, Alaska, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand made stuffed walrus made from dense caribou fur with carved wood tusks and wood button nose and plastic button eyes. The body is stiff and although cute, this may have been a large display model to for a store to sell similar plush walrus souvenir toys. Size: 12" L x 8" W x 5.5" H (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm x 14 cm)
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000
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#180539
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000
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.
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#180539
Condition
Tusks have some chips and abrasions, and are slightly loose. Hide on flippers and underside fur has some staining and discoloration. Some shedding to hairs. Overall great antique / vintage condition.
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1950s Alaskan Caribou Fur & Wood Walrus Souvenir Toy
Estimate $600 - $900
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