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Inuit Fossilized Walrus Jawbone Walrus on Ice & bird Scrimshaw Mary L. Seppilu signed
Guns International #: 101413038 Seller's Inventory #: Walrus 1
Category: Collectibles - Native American - Trophies & Mounts
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Seller: antiqueshowroom
Member Since: 7/6/19
First Name: David
Last Name: Quinby
State: Missouri
Zip: 63134
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 441-0581
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 119
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: USPS Money order. Bank Money Order, Personal check
Description:
Price reduced $200.00 to $685.00This is a highly polished jawbone of a walrus heavy and measuring 10 inches long by about 4 inches at the widest point.
It almost has the look of a whales body. There is a wonderful scrimshaw on the side of a Walrus with full tusks on an ice flow with birds in the sky.
There is a walrus Ivory Native Inuit standing on the flat surface on the jaw. This is no small carving. The Inuit measures
3 3/4 inch by 2 inches across his body. Crosshatching is evident. Great detail including face, hood, boots and gloved hands.
The piece is signed on the underside.. This will be the centerpiece of your collection.
Scrimshaw --- Inuit --- Mary L. Seppilu --- Savoonga, Alaska
Signed
Note:The works of Mary Seppilu are highly prized for the superior quality of her meticulous sculpting and the individual character of each element. Mary Seppilu, is a Native Yup’ik Alaskan Indian, residing in Savoonga, Alaska, as has many generations of her family.
Savoonga, Alaska – St. Lawrence Island
Savoonga, Alaska is located on the northern coast of St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea. It is 38 to 39 miles southeast of Gambell and 164 miles west of Nome. Good antique condition no issues. email any questions. Check my other listings for additional Inuit pieces.
added a picturen of a rare primitive Inuit fetish totem measuring 12 inches high. Not included in the sale.
SOLD