Carved walrus ivory chess piece

pawn (chessman)

ESKIMO ITEMS
marad; 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 lined bottom surface. The figure represents one of eight white rook pieces (2013.88.17-24) in a 32-piece chess set. (2013.88.1-32).

2013.88.24