Large Carved and Scrimshaw-decorated Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board

Description:

Large Carved and Scrimshaw-decorated Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board, probably Eskimo, late 19th/early 20th century, designed as at least fifteen intertwined birds and beasts, much of the interior of the tusk carved away, scrimshaw-decorated details, (imperfections),lg. 23 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

old loss to ear of one beast at end, evidence of old glue repair


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