A cribbage board made from a Alaskan Walrus Tusk Ivory, with exquisite scrimshaw work on the face and butt end

By jmsr71, 11 February, 2010
Description

Very nice and in good shape I do not know much about this item. I know it was made in Alaska from a walrus tusk and carved by a waler. I am sorry I dont know much more

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Ivory
Distinguishing marks
Pelowcuk
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
L-14 inches
Date Period
20 sentry ?
Weight
Unknown
History
This Item came from a waler in Alaska I belive he was from talingit? This was givin to my Grandfathers Father There is a Name on the Item it is Pelowcok or Pelowcuk
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
250
For Sale?
No
Photos

I have one also almost 12" long.  The ivory has been shaped at one end to a fish mouth.  Scrimshaw includes eagle, polar bear, sea bird and a fish.  I got this from my grandfather who lived in Portland, Oregon.  I have no idea on the value of this piece or the much larger one that I have, but I think these smaller ones should be close to $1000 just based on prices for other Eskimo ivory things I've seen over the years.  Mary in Albany, Oregon

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