Buy Vintage Walrus Skull with 8-Inch Tusks

Vintage Walrus Skull with 8-Inch Tusks – Anchorage, Alaska Find

This remarkable vintage walrus skull is a rare and compelling natural history specimen, originally discovered in the vicinity of Anchorage, Alaska, United States. Measuring approximately 20 inches in overall length, this skull features a matching pair of tusks, each extending 8 inches, displaying the distinctive curvature and texture characteristic of mature walrus ivory.

Carefully preserved, the skull retains excellent structural integrity, showcasing the robust cranial features and thick bone density typical of the Odobenus rosmarus, the Atlantic walrus species native to northern polar regions. The frontal and maxillary regions remain intact, offering valuable anatomical insight into the species’ unique evolutionary adaptations to Arctic marine life.

The tusks, once used by the walrus for defense, ice hauling, and social dominance, are still firmly rooted in their natural sockets and exhibit a rich patina developed over time, enhancing the skull’s vintage aesthetic. Subtle weathering and coloration along the bone surface speak to its age and origin, further authenticating its provenance from the Alaskan wilderness.

This piece is not only an extraordinary display item but also holds educational and curatorial value for collectors, museums, or academic institutions specializing in zoology, marine biology, or indigenous Arctic cultures. Due to its origin in the Anchorage region—where historical coexistence between native populations and Arctic wildlife is well documented—this specimen also carries regional cultural significance.

Whether showcased in a private collection or featured in a natural history exhibit, this vintage walrus skull is a striking example of Arctic wildlife heritage, representing both the biological grandeur and environmental narrative of Alaska’s northern frontier.

This Skull comes with it’s CITES documents and can be exported.