First Contact

“First Contact” black and white scrimshaw on ancient walrus tusk artifact by Gregg Olson. Amazing artifact used as a sled runner on the sleds of people in the Northern Bering Sea hundreds and hundreds of years ago. At some point it appears to have been subjected to fire. As can be seen, the underside is completely black and charred. It is unbelievable that enough ivory remained on the other side to enable Olson to create this unique scene. The scrimshander has chosen to divide the surface into three separate panels: (Eskimo Pictograph, First Contact and 18th Century Map) all of which tell a story. This is from the collection of one of our clients who is no longer with us. His estate requested us to price it to move, which we have done. This could easily be priced at $2800.00. Good deal here for someone.