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WALRUS IVORY
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Pre-1972 white walrus ivory tusks, Eskimo worked tusks, fossil walrus ivory and teeth for carving and scrimshaw, and walrus oosik. Walrus ivory has an outer layer called cementum or bark that covers the chatoyant ("having a changeable, varying luster or color, like that of a changeable silk, or of a cat's eye in the dark") dentine (ivory) and in the center of the tusk is the core or secondary dentine that makes it unique among ivories. The core is not porous and looks like globules of dentine with varying degrees of opaqueness/ transparency.
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RW01 FOSSIL WALRUS TEETH 1-1/2" to 2-1/2" long, too dark to scrimshaw, ok to carve, slice or cross cut. $2.50, $5, $7.50 depending on size, inquire.
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RW05 FOSSIL WALRUS TEETH PENDANTS Light/tan colored teeth sliced lengthways, polished and ready for scrimshaw, or dark and nice the way they are, complete with gold jump.
(A) Sm. 1-1/4"to 1-1/2" long-$4.
(B) Lg. 1-1/2" to 2" long-$6.
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RW06 FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY SCRAP Small chips and chunks of core good for jewelry, tiny carvings, beads, scrimshaw, etc. Most of this material has not been cut, it is natural free form and not large enough for knife handles.
(A) Priced at $45 per pound. 1/2 lb.-$25.
(B) High graded for chunky light core or dark carving ivory or scrimshaw type, specify your needs as CHUNKY or CHIP scrap in either LIGHT or DARK color-$60 lb. 1/2 lb.-$30.
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Click on images to enlarge.
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RW07 FOSSIL WALRUS IVORY In the form of artifacts and partial tusks for scrimshaw, carving of knife handles, etc. We have a small selection, some of which is pictured but not yet priced (slated for the next website work session, or inquire). We can polish & mount on bases (ready to scrimshaw).
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WALRUS "MASK" The bone nose plate and tusks of a walrus, often referred to as the mask. Most walrus tusks are fairly straight; the nicer looking ones are curved but not as common. This exceptional specimen has beautifully curved 20" polished tusks plus the much sought after and rarely seen "twist," and to top it off they are perfectly symmetrical. This pre-1972 trophy is one of the handsomest examples we have had in our 35 years, mounted on a gorgeous custom made iridescent koa wood plaque, easily worth $5,000, priced at only-$3,700.
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WALRUS JAW BONE "Mineralized" whole jawbones with brown color from centuries of burial), the teeth are gone. The small ones are good for cutting in half and grinding into a knife, the heavier ones are great for carving or slabbing for knife handles, etc. These run from small (1 pound) up to massive (7 pounds), priced at $12 per pound.
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WALRUS (WHITE) TUSKS. Legal pre-1972 tusks (for cutting or display) are purchased from individuals or estates and are infrequently available. They are suitable for knife handles, pistol grips, jewelry, cribbage boards and display. Please check availability.
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WALRUS SKULLS (Incomplete/Eskimo Artifacts) The upper portion (no jaw) of ancient mineralized skulls of walrus that were killed for food centuries ago by Yupik Eskimos. The back of the cranium is broken out as the brains were eaten and the tusks were cut out with a slate blade so the ivory could be used for making tools. 8-15 pounds @ $12 per pound.
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WALRUS SKULLS WITH JAWS (Incomplete/Eskimo Artifacts). Same as Walrus Skulls (above), but with jaws. These are $18 per pound. The large one shown here weighs approximately $21 lbs. and is $375; we also have a 14 lb. one for $250.
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RW10 WALRUS OOSIK SPECIMENS (walrus penile bone). Oosik (pronounced "oo' sik") is the Eskimo word for the walrus penile bone (baculum). Oosik is the original "ugly stick"; large ones were used as clubs by the Eskimos or used for making tools like picks and knives because the bone is so dense. They're an excellent conversation piece, color's mostly a rich brown tone. These ancient specimens are polished glassy smooth. Available July - October, prices are approximate, these sell out quickly so order early.
18" long-$125.
19" long-$175.
21" long-$295.
22" long-$325.
23" long-$375.
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RW11 WALRUS OOSIK (NON SPECIMENS) for knife handles. They are perfect for custom knife handles and also excellent for carving. The lighter colored specimens are also great for scrimshawing. These are not complete "specimen" oosiks, ends are broken (not cracked). They are less expensive than specimen oosiks. All oosiks have a porous butt end and taper down in size towards the tip end. An exotic and fascinating handle material, very much in demand by knife collectors. Pieces shown as examples, please call with requirements and to check availabillity. Click here for instructions on "Working with Ivory and Bone." Free copy of the poem "Ode to an Oosik" sent on request with your order.
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RW12 WALRUS OOSIK SCRAP This is for small carvings and jewelry, and is trimmed off broken tips, chunks too short for handles, and side pieces that are not big enough for a set of knife handles. Some of the colors are really nice, it will polish up nicely and and it is cheap at $10 per pound (the example pieces in the photo weigh 3 pounds).
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| Please Note: Orders for merchandise totaling less than $50 are charged a $5 processing fee. |
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BOONE TRADING COMPANY 1-800-423-1945
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| Page last updated: November 18, 2009 |
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