Inuit carved walrus tusk cribbage board with killer whales, multiple animals including seals, walrus, small whales and mammals. Exceptional carved walnut tusk from Nunivak Island. Made as a cribbage board. There are similar examples in the American Museum of Natural History and the US National Museum.
PERIOD: Late 20th Century
ORIGIN: Northwest - Alaskan, Native American
SIZE: 24"L x 10 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W at mouth