Malcolm Oozevaseuk Yupik Carved Whale Bone Owls, Two Signed Figures

Native American, Alaska, Yupik. A pair of carved whale bone owls by the Yupik artist Malcolm Oozevaseuk, each signed "M.O." on the tail. Two owls carved in graduated sizes, with incised feathering all over, folded wings, and inlaid eyes of walrus ivory with baleen pupils. The beaks are also inlaid in baleen. The porous surface and tan color are characteristic of weathered whale bone. Owls are a well-established subject among carvers in Gambell, and the Oozevaseuk family has produced several generations of carvers in bone and ivory there. 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. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. Item # 204333

Estimate:£168.56

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