Walrus Oosik and Ivory Sculpture

Item Details

A baculum or walrus oosik, baleen and walrus ivory sculpture. The baculum or penis bone is not fossilized, it is from a walrus hunted legally by Eskimo people, known as an Oosik. To the tip and end of the piece are the intricately carved ivory heads of an eagle and a polar bear, suspended and attached to a wood base.

The lot also includes a paper pamphlet with a humorous ditty about the Walrus Oosik.

• EBTH follows CITES regulations with regards to the sale of ivory, bidding must be reserved to bidders of the state in which the item resides (Ohio), and the winning bidder must provide proof of current residence within that state, which will be photocopied and kept on file. Please note that Everything But The House regularly sells items of historical significance and, from time to time, some of these items might be considered controversial in nature. It is the role of Everything But The House to offer these items for sale as sensitively as possible, with equal respect to all. Furthermore, please know that all items sold on our website are legally obtained and offered for sale in compliance with state and federal regulations.

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15CIN225-043