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SKU: 230417-03ABC

Inuit Eskimo Fossilized Ivory Mastidon Artifacts Set of 3

$920.00

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17th -19th Century

(A) Walrus Ivory Axe Head - 1.25" H x 5.5" L x 2.5" W, (B) Walrus Ivory Axe Head - 1.75" H x  5.375" L x 3.25" W, (C) Cutting Board - 2" H x 6.5" L x 2.75" W

Hand Crafted Axe Heads Carved from Fossilized Walrus Ivory with a Cutting Board

In Good Condition

Inuit (and related Yupik/Inupiat “Eskimo” peoples of Alaska and the Arctic) have a long tradition of carving ivory, including fossilized or ancient (subfossil) material from walrus, mammoth, and occasionally mastodon tusks. These materials were used for tools, ornaments, and later commercial art. “Fossilized ivory” in this context often means ancient, mineral-stained, or deeply patinated pieces recovered from permafrost, beaches, riverbanks, or old village sites rather than fully petrified stone.

Condition: Good

Tribe: Eskimo - Inuit - Yup'ik

Year Range: Pre-1850

Region: Inuit

Dimensions: 1.25 in5.5 in2.5 in1.75 in5.38 in3.25 in2 in6.5 in2.75 in

Category: Ancient Ivory and Bone Artifacts

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  • Fetishes: $8
  • Jewelry & Pottery: $15
  • All other pieces: $20

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