Nunuk Inuit Scrimshaw Handled Spoon and Fork

Item Details

A Nunuk Inuit scrimshaw walrus ivory handed salad spoon and fork have wood utensil parts. The spoon has a dogsled scrimshaw while the fork has a whale hunting one. These walrus ivory scrimshaws are signed ‘Nunuk.’

• National and international law prohibits the exportation of walrus and whale ivory, the winning bidder must, therefore, be a United States resident, though not an Alaskan resident, and provide proof of current residence which will be photocopied and kept on file. Please note that Everything But The House regularly sells items of historical significance and, from time to time, some of these items might be considered controversial in nature. It is the role of Everything But The House to offer these items for sale as sensitively as possible, with equal respect to all. Furthermore, please know that all items sold on our website are legally obtained and offered for sale in compliance with state and Federal regulations.

Condition

The spoon has a crack in the ivory at the spoon attachment.

Dimensions

The stated measurements are for the items when placed side by side.

Item #

15CIN025-040