A pair of Eskimo scrimshaw pipes lg. 13, and 9 in.

A pair of Eskimo scrimshaw pipes Alaska, 19th century, each carved from a walrus tusk, the larger with a detachable mouthpiece, the head and fins of a seal positioned behind the bowl, which is in the form of a sea creature with sharp teeth, entirely decorated with engraved geometric designs, with animals and hunting and fishing scenes, the smaller with engraved geometric designs on the top and bottom, with a frieze of animals on either side, with round bowl and end terminating in a sea creature, mounted on a metal stand. lg. 13, and 9 in. Footnotes: Provenance: Private collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Brant Mackley Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Prospective buyers should pay special attention to the 'Notice Regarding Regulated Species Materials and CITES Permits' published in the printed catalog. This information is also available by contacting the salesroom. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing