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ca. 1940
Hand Carved from Walrus Ivory with Carved Fish and Scrimshaw with Etched Detail Filled with Black Ink
In Very Good Condition
Alaskan Walrus Ivory Napkin Rings are charming examples of mid-20th century Alaskan Native (often Inuit or Yup'ik) craftsmanship. These small, cylindrical holders—typically carved from walrus tusk ivory—were popular tourist items and functional decor pieces, blending traditional scrimshaw techniques (etching designs into the ivory, often inked for contrast) with motifs inspired by Arctic life, such as fish, animals, or simple geometric patterns.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Eskimo - Inuit - Yup'ik
Year Range:
1925 - 1950
Region:
Pacific Northwest - and Alaska
Category:
Cutlery - Misc Related items - Ivory - Bone
