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Lot 4255

Two Inuit Carved Walrus Bone Oosiks

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20th century, each terminating in a figural carved walrus head to one end, and a polar bear head to the other, decorated with black pigment, unsigned.

24 3/8 in.

From the Estate of the late Dr. Larry Bridge, Albemarle, North Carolina

Some edge chipping to the tusk form ends; areas of loss to ebonized mounts behind the carved heads; thicker form missing one stand leg; thinner with separation at center.