Walrus Baculum or Oosik

Item Details

A walrus baculum or oosik, which is the penile bone found in the penis of the walrus. “Oosik” is a term used in Native Alaska cultures to describe the baculum of walruses, seals, sea lions, and polar bears. Sometimes as long as 60 cm (2 ft), fossilized bacula are often polished and used as a handle for knives and other tools. The oosik is a polished and sometimes carved baculum of these large northern carnivores. This particular oosik comes with a whimsical poem.

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Dimensions

taken for the pair.

Item #

17LOU046-013