Small Inuit Scrimshawed Ivory Letter Opener Blackware Pottery This is basket makes a

This is basket makes a real statement

This is a good looking Ute tab bag

inked on both sides of the handle going up from the bowl

commensurate with its age

The main counting holes are alongside the center row of walrus heads but the top of the seal is a miniature cribbage board with the requisite number of counting holes

Small Inuit Scrimshawed Ivory Letter Opener Blackware Pottery This is basket makes aThis is a fun little butterknife shaped letter opener carved from old walrus ivory. It has scrimshawed figures on all four faces. The handle has two walruses on one side and a small seal on the other side. On seal side the blade has two ptarmigan and the walrus side has a salmon. An all around nice group of critters. There is one tiny chip at the very back of the blade, otherwise it is in excellent condition. L. 4 " c. 1920 #8942