Carved walrus ivory chess piece

knight (chessman)

ESKIMO ITEMS
marad; 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 lined bottom surface. The figure represents one of two black knight pieces (2013.88.15-16) in a 32-piece chess set (2013.88.1-32).

2013.88.16