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Carved walrus ivory chess piece
pawn (chessman)
ESKIMO ITEMSmarad; scrimshaw
USA, AK, Juneau
walrus ivory; ink
overall: 1 3/4 x 3/4 x 3/4 in.
Carved ivory figure of a seal standing on a rounded, white platform. The seal is facing forward balanced on its tail fins, with flippers hanging down at its sides. Three black dots on stomach. Green felt lining from the bottom surface has detached, but is kept with the carving. The figure represents one of eight white rook pieces (2013.88.17-24) in a 32-piece chess set. (2013.88.1-32).
2013.88.18