Alaskan Walrus Ivory Scrimshaw Plaque - Walrus Head & Arctic Landscape

North America, Alaska, Inuit / Yupik tradition. A slab of walrus ivory, split lengthwise from the tusk and polished, carrying an incised and ink-rubbed scene of the Arctic coast. At the right a bull walrus lifts his head above the waterline, the whiskered muzzle and paired tusks rendered in stippled hatching. To the left the scene shows a low sun behind ridged coastal mountains with gulls indicated in a few strokes overhead. The unknown artist's initials "RP" appear at the lower right. The plaque is mounted on a section of walrus ivory with brass posts. This item is made of or contains walrus and qualifies for exemption under the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) as an antique. Due to strict federal and state regulations governing the sale and transport of ivory, this item may not be shipped internationally or to residents of the following U.S. jurisdictions: CA, CT, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, VT, and WA. Buyers are solely responsible for ensuring that their purchase complies with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding the acquisition, possession, resale, or transfer of ivory. While we guarantee that this item meets the criteria for ESA exemption under federal law, we strongly recommend that prospective buyers consult with local authorities to verify legal eligibility in their jurisdiction. This lot cannot be shipped to CA, CT, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, VT, and WA or outside the United States. Item # 204330

Estimate:£186.88

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