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Walrus Tusk Tip with Scrimshaw of Hunter and Animals - Miller Kingeekuk

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Walrus Tusk Tip with Scrimshaw of Hunter and Animals

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On this tusk tip, Kingeekuk applies his expert scrimshaw technique to render several different animals of the arctic.

Artist	Miller Kingeekuk
Origin	Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, AK
Dimensions	10 x 2-3/4 x 1-3/4 in
Materials	Walrus ivory, baleen base
Culture	St. Lawrence Island Yupik