Early 20th century, each carved and polychromed, the first beaver form, the second seal form with mother-of-pearl teeth and rim inlay, 2 pieces, the first: 4.375'' H x 5.375'' W x 11.25'' D; the second: 3.5'' H x 5.25'' W x 15'' D, est: $800/1200
Provenance: Private Collection, Ventura, CA

Each with scattered nicks, scratches and general rubbed wear commensurate with age. The first lacking front hands and one ear; with losses to tail and to underside of beaver's chin. The second lacking one leg; with repaired breaks to two legs. An approximately 5''-long stable shrinkage crack running from seal's mouth to underside of body.