King Island, Alaska
Walrus ivory
19th century or before
Length 1 1/4 inches, width 1/4 inches
Provenance: Private collection, Maine
A seal toggle carved from walrus ivory by the Inuit of King Island, Alaska, dating to the nineteenth century or earlier. One end is shaped as a seal's head with an engraved eye and muzzle, the shaft is bound with incised banding, and the opposite end forms an open loop for fastening a line or strap. The ivory carries a deep, well used patina.
This is an ESA antique exempt ivory object. It cannot be sold internationally or to buyers residing in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. The piece is guaranteed to have been made prior to 1972.
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King Island, Alaska
Walrus ivory
19th century or before
Length 1 1/4 inches, width 1/4 inches
Provenance: Private collection, Maine
A seal toggle carved from walrus ivory by the Inuit of King Island, Alaska, dating to the nineteenth century or earlier. One end is shaped as a seal's head with an engraved eye and muzzle, the shaft is bound with incised banding, and the opposite end forms an open loop for fastening a line or strap. The ivory carries a deep, well used patina.
This is an ESA antique exempt ivory object. It cannot be sold internationally or to buyers residing in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington. The piece is guaranteed to have been made prior to 1972.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
