SNOW GOOSE WITH FISH,Alaskan Eskimo. A carved ivory figure of a goose with fish in mouth, ochre-painted beak, "scrimshaw" detail on wings, head, and fish. Carved and polychromed ivory. Executed circa 1900 - 1920. Marked 60 underneath. Together with: IVORY SNOW GOOSE, Alaskan Eskimo. A carved ivory figure of a goose, standing with beak opened, "scrimshaw" chevron-painted wings, orange beak and feet; mounted on oval plaque. Carved and polychromed ivory. Executed circa 1920. No visible signature - 2 in. high x 2 1/4 in. long and 2 3/4 in. high x 2 1/2 in. long. Estimate $400-600
PROVENANCE:
The Legacy Ltd., Seattle Sale - June 20, 1988
