Alaskan walrus tusk ivory carving
Accession
Identifier: MUS-88
Content Description
Ivory Carving made from a walrus tusk in northern Alaska to sell to visitors. 6 1/8" by 1 3/16", slightly curved to one side. Foundation is of ivory 6/16" thick. The rest of the tusk is carved to look like three dogs with legs stretched out as if they are running. They have black marks on their paws, eyes, and around the noses.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- 1700-1970
Extent
1 items ; 6 1/8" by 1 3/16"
Source
- Tualatin Plains Historical Society (Donor, Organization)