This MUSEUM QUALITY NORTH WEST COAST FIGURAL TOTEM was carved from one solid walrus tusk.

It dates circa 1890-1910.

It measures 25 inches long by about 2 1/4 inches diameter at the base.

It is carved overall with an amazing assortment of carved figures, including many native animals and other tribal figural icons.

It is in outstanding condition, with a wonderful ivory patina and age cracks. Virtually all of the 17+ carved figures have abalone eyes and are beautifully detailed and polished.

Each of these four knives measures approximately 8 1/4 inches by 1 inch by 1/2 inch. They all have walrus ivory handles, carved in the shape of stylized fish.

They were made in Alaska or possibly Canada circa 1920-30.

They are in excellent condition, except for one old small fracture at the mounting point where the ivory was pinned to the steel blade. It is is visual only and does not affect the knife's strength or utility.

Each of the blades is stamped KROME-PLATE & RESISTS STAINS.