Ivory Cribbage Board w/ Carved Walrus
Description
This impressive ivory cribbage board is very intricate, with scrimshaw designs and six walrus heads on each side carved out of the main tusk . This cribbage board is 1 foot 11 inches long, and the pegs are kept inside the mouth of the bear, which has a removable tongue. Made by Alaska Native artist Herman Toolie.
Artist: Herman Toolie
Affiliation: Siberian Yupik
From: Savoonga
Materials: Walrus Ivory, Whale Baleen
Dimensions: 3 x 22.5 x 2.5 inches