An Ancient Walrus Ivory Polar Bear Effigy
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An Ancient Walrus Ivory Polar Bear Effigy
An Ancient Walrus Ivory Polar Bear Effigy
Period 1000-1500
Medium Walrus, walrus ivory
Dimension 10 cm (4⁰/₁ inches)
An Ancient Walrus Ivory Polar Bear Effigy
The double sided carved head with two simple eyes and ears
Probably an ancient amulet
Crusty excavated patina with a dark rich colour
Walrus Ivory
Bering Sea
1000 AD - 1500 AD
The double sided carved head with two simple eyes and ears
Probably an ancient amulet
Crusty excavated patina with a dark rich colour
Walrus Ivory
Bering Sea
1000 AD - 1500 AD
Period: 1000-1500
Medium: Walrus, walrus ivory
Dimension: 10 cm (4⁰/₁ inches)
Provenance: Ex Seward Kennedy collection London
Sold Woolley and Wallis, Tribal Art, March, 2017, The Seward Kennedy collection
Ex Oliver Hoare, London
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