Large 1950's Inuit Walrus Ivory Cribbage board
$ 850.00
This is a large walrus ivory cribbage board with scimshaw on the top and both sides and three carved figures attched to the top. The figures are a seal and two birds. The figures are all carved from fossilized ivory and each of them have inlaid eyes. It has its original pegs stored in the end of the tusk. The scrimshaw on the top depicts an Inuit man in woman in fell costume. The images on the side include whales, fish, a seal and hunting implements. This is a big walrus tusk with interesting images.
L. 21 ½"

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