Marvin Sabvan Peter (I¤upiaq,ÿ1911-1962) , finelyÿcrafted lidded basket with walrus ivory walrus head finial, underside of lid signed "1943/189/M.S.P." and ivory base is numbered "189", 3 x 3-7/8 in. - Provenance: Private Florida Collection - Note: ÿ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.
Condition
small hole in lid, several breaks to baleen weavers