mid 20th century, fossilized walrus bones, both with carved open mouthed bear heads at one end, inserted baleen bands between baculum and ivory, one club with carved seal head at other end, 21-1/2 in.; 22 in. - Provenance: Private Florida Collection - Note: ?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
one bear head with crack, both have some loss to red pigment in mouth and baleen bands