This is an IVORY or WALRUS TUSK CARVED BILLIKEN from a Virginia Estate. Scrimshaw work shows the Smiling Face. This one appears to this Seller to be an Alaskan Eskimo work. Dimensions are 3" X 1" at the largest points. Great Cabinet Piece.............Along with the horseshoe, the rabbit's foot, and the four-leaf clover, the BILLIKEN is one of America's favorite good-luck pieces. Those who think it is only an Alaskan souvenir made by Eskimo carvers will be surprised to lear ...click for details
This is Three AFRICAN IVORY CARVINGS ... Each carved with a single female figure, set atop wood bases. The three heights are 19 in., 19 in., and 21 in. Each lady is semi -clad. Heavier IVORY TUSKS
circa 1925 - 1950
