BOWL,Bobby R. Nashookpuk (Alaskan Inupaiq Eskimo, 20th century). A detailed carved ivory covered bowl, the lid having a standing figure of an eagle perched atop a large fish, the bowl carved in high relief with a multitude of fish; the eagle and each fish having inset glass eyes; on four carved ivory peg legs. Carved mastodon tusk (ivory). Executed August 1989. Signed Bobby R. Nashookpuk, indicated Point Hope, Ak. Inupaiq Eskimo, and dated 8-89 underneath bowl - 9 3/4 in. high. Estimate $1,600-1,800
