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72. Walrus Ivory Fist & Snake Cane-19th

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Pre-Contact Alaskan Inuit Walrus Ivory Amulet: Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Yupik people, Thule / Pre-Contact Period, ca. 10th to 18th century CE. A beautiful walrus ivory bead or amulet that has been hand carved with 2 per

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Miniature Pre-Contact Inuit Walrus Ivory Goose Effigy: Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Inuit, Pre-Contact Period or later, ca. 16th to 19th century CE. This is a charming hand carved effigy made of old walrus ivory of a stylized goose

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20th Century Japanese Polychrome Carved Walrus Ivory: 20th Century Japanese Polychrome Carved Walrus Ivory Okimono "Sumo Wrestlers". Signed. Provenance: Private Estate, North Miami Beach, Florida. Good Condition. Measures 3 Inches Tall and 2-1/8 Inches W

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NW Coast Ivory Pipe - Ivan Otterlifter (1936-1999): Ca. 1970s, Fantastic carved and inlaid walrus ivory fancy pipe, the image a serpent with a shaman on its back. The bowl, tip, dagger, and rattle are all removable. Very good condition, signed "Coyote.

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AN INUIT CARVED SOAPSTONE SCULPTURE OF A CARIBOU: Inuit (Eskimo) sculpture depicting a caribou carved from black steatite (soapstone) with walrus ivory antlers. It is signed C C O. Measures 6 x 8.5 inches.We are happy to offer in-house shipping for a

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72. Walrus Ivory Fist & Snake Cane-19th Century-Vertical right fist clenching a snake, ebony shaft and a stag horn ferrule. Elaborate carving -H. 4 ¼” x 1 ¾”, O.L. 38”-$700-$900

NOTE:The first 55 lots in this auction belong to the Johnny Winter estate and they are named that in the title. Lots 56 through the end of the auction are selected consignments. They did not belong to Johnny winter.

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72. Walrus Ivory Fist & Snake Cane-19th

Name: 72. Walrus Ivory Fist & Snake Cane-19th
SKU: 44011621
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $900

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