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Figure of a pregnant woman
Thule
Style. Carved Walrus ivory. H.6 in.
Because of its comparative abundance and amazing durability, Walrus Ivory became the principal medium of expression in the Bering Sea cultures. Everything from children's toy to hunting implements were fashioned from this nearly indestrucable material and as a result, items stayed in use from generation to generation, sometimes for hundreds of years.
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Carving
of an Otter
Carved, drilled Walrus ivory with inscribed lines. L. 4.5 in. Provenance: The DeMenil Collection |
The beauty of ivory has always made it a highly desired commodity. It is always white when carved, but as shown below, many pieces have been were unearthed from arcaheological excavations and are stained in rich hues of brown from minerals deposited over the centuries in the material's veined structure.
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Pendant
in the form of a human-headed fish
Carved, drilled Walrus ivory with inscribed lines. L. 1.25 in. |
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Winged
counterweight for a
harpoon
Carved Walrus ivory with inscribed lines. W. 4.5 in. |
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Figure
of a man |
An Eskimo Ivory Effigy Figure in the form of a Caribou
Probably Thule,Carved
and incised Walrus ivory. L. 3 in.
circa 1500 - 1800 A.D.
L. 4 1/4 in.
Possibly
a hunting amulet in the form of a stylized caribou, with hollowed areas
drilled below the limbs. The piece was possibly once inlaid with a pierced
neck and crown; aged creamy brown patina with areas of wear.
Provenance : James Hooper Collection, acquired early
20th Century in Seattle.
Eskimo
Ivory Handle
Probably Thule, circa 1300 - 1800 A.D. Length 4
1/8 in.
Narrow rectangular section, with a pierced flange on each end for attachment,
surmounted by a pair of confronted quadrupeds, probably male and female
caribou, each with limbs and torso in relief and outstretched neck, one
with faintly engraved features: rich yellow turning to a dark brown patina.
Provenance: Lot 217 Sotheby's " Fine American Indian Art " New York ,
11/30/95
Ivory
Harpoon Socket
Carved, drilled and inlaid. Length 6 in.
Face
of a Man
Carved and incised Walrus ivory. H. 3in
Face of a Man
Carved Walrus Ivory. H. 2.5 in
Figure
of a Polar Bear
Carved and incised Walrus ivory. L. 4.33 in
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