#82 • Walrus Tusk Scrimshaw Cribbage Board

Part of Session I: Fall Americana & Decorative Arts Live (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $100.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 23, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Native American, early 20th century. Northwestern United States, Alaskan Inuit, antique walrus tusk hand carved into a cribbage board with intricate scrimshaw motifs of birds and seal to a the cribbage board side, the verso with maritime hunting scene with hunter in traditional kayak navigating along side of a seal, overall polished tusk; 18.25 inch length. Overall good condition with clear break and repair directly through the hunter. The hairline crack is all of the way throughout with old glue repair. Provenance: Ray Howswer Collection.