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Carved walrus ivory chess piece
knight (chessman)
ESKIMO ITEMSmarad; scrimshaw
USA, AK, Juneau
walrus ivory; ink
overall: 2 1/16 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.
Carved ivory figure of a walrus standing on a rounded, black platform. The walrus is facing forward balanced on its tail fins, with flippers hanging down at its sides. Single black dot on stomach. Green felt lining from the bottom surface has detached, but is kept with the carving. The figure represents one of two black knight pieces (2013.88.15-16) in a 32-piece chess set (2013.88.1-32).
2013.88.15