Walrus Ivory and Wood Model Sled shell It has a large sparkling

It has a large sparkling yellow diamond in the center outlined by red triangles with four arrow points in the center on a blue background

Cuff at widest point: 2 ⅛"

The two figures are on a fossilized walrus ivory base

There are some breaks in the hide strips and there is separation in the stitching of the hide along the top of the kayak

It has ivory spacers used to separate hides strips which go across the top of the kayak to secure the harpoons and items in the rear of the kayak

Walrus Ivory and Wood Model Sled shell It has a large sparklingThis is a well made model of a sled by someone who had the ability to do fine and careful work. The runners, slats and the top rail are all carved from walrus ivory. The six upright members two of the three cross arms are wood. The pieces are slotted in and held by metal dowels and fine metal wire. One of the ivory runners has a break near the front and someone has tried to do a repair at the back with silver glue. Even with these problems, this is a