American Walrus Ivory Scrimshaw Polar Bear on Mammoth Ivory Base
Updated August 28, 2026
This auction ended on September 4, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0048 |
| Estimate | $600 - $900 |
| Opening bid | $300 |
| Auction | Native American | Ethno | Fine Art |
| Date | September 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
United States, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A walrus ivory panel cut from the length of a tusk, polished, and engraved with a polar bear standing on an ice shelf before a low sun and distant
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