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Nunivak Island Carved Figurative Tusk, early 20th century, carved in the round with many seals interlocked with walrus, two salmon and a central bird with a fish in its beak, incised details pigmented with black, eyes drilled and filled with baleen, lg. 23 1/2 in. Estimate $5,000-7,000 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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