When ancient Eskimo hunting parties would gather for their annual hunts, after cleaning their prey they would bury the remains of their hunt in large pits. That was done both for sanitary reasons and to help thwart other predators from being attracted to the scent. Now, thousands of years later, the relatives of those ancient Eskimo hunters have realized the importance of discovering and uncovering these ancient Walrus burying pits. They are now uncovering and preparing the fossilized remains of these unusual creatures in the forms of artifacts and bone carvings.
We acquired only two fossil Walrus specimens on our last finding trip. The first sold almost immediately upon our offering it. This fossil Walrus tusk is the second of those two and it's the first time we've photographed it, in order to make it available.
Dating from between 3,000 - 5,000 years old this fossilized Walrus tusk isn't totally stone, yet the permineralization has turned it into a fabulous showpiece. With colors ranging from rich and warm golden ivories to chocolate browns, caramels and blacks, this beautifully polished fossilized Walrus tusk displays magnificently. Quite frankly, the photographs do not do this specimen justice. The painted wrought iron stand of course comes with this Walrus tusk and Is just the right size to display it perfectly.
Length ~ 18 inches
Thickness ~ 2-1/2 inches @ thickest point
~ 3,000 - 5,000 y.o.
Saboonga, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska
