Inuit artifact Ice axe

$430.00

Key Features

Artist: Hand-scrimshawed by Darrel Morris, a respected name in the scrimshaw community.
Subject: Features Buffalo Bill Cody and a white buffalo — a sacred Native American symbol of hope and spiritual renewal.
Material: Made from a genuine fossil walrus ivory Inuit artifact (ice axe), polished in the early 1980s.
Size & Weight: Measures 14 inches in length and weighs approximately 2 pounds.
Cultural Significance: A unique blend of American frontier history and Native American spiritual symbolism.
Condition: Excellent preserved condition with clear, detailed engraving.
Collectible Value: One-of-a-kind piece perfect for collectors of scrimshaw, Western Americana, and historic ivory art.
Exportable: Legal to own and comes with the proper documentation for international export.

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Fossil Walrus Ivory Scrimshaw – “Buffalo Bill & the White Buffalo” by Darrel Morris

This exceptional piece of fossil walrus ivory scrimshaw is both a work of art and a cultural tribute. Created by renowned scrimshander Darrel Morris, this scrimshaw was etched into an Inuit artifact—an ice axe—originally polished in the early 1980s. The ivory itself carries the weight of history, while the image it bears captures a powerful legend.

The engraving depicts Buffalo Bill Cody alongside a white buffalo, a creature held sacred by many Native American cultures for its deep spiritual symbolism. The white buffalo represents hope, renewal, and prophecy, making this artwork not only visually stunning but profoundly meaningful.

Measuring 14 inches in length and weighing 2 pounds, this fossil ivory scrimshaw is a substantial and beautifully preserved relic. Its natural form and aged patina are complemented by Darrel Morris’s exquisite attention to detail—known throughout the scrimshaw community for his storytelling precision and fine line work.

A unique piece that blends Native American lore, frontier history, and ancient ivory craftsmanship—this is a rare and collectible item for serious connoisseurs of scrimshaw and Americana.

This item is legal to own and can be exported with proper documentation.