Pelowook Scrimshaw Cribbage BoardView more work by William Pelowook
This board is scrimshawed in the traditional style of the Pelowook family. It's a scene depicting a polar bear stalking a ringed seal on the ice with open water in the background. The tip of the board has scrim of a bowhead whale.
Artist |
William Pelowook |
Origin |
Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, AK |
Dimensions |
3.25 x 19 x 2.75 in |
Materials |
Walrus ivory |
Culture |
St. Lawrence Island Yupik |
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