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I was at a estate last weekend and the lady who had owned the property was a fan of Alaska. I found a walrus tusk and an oosik bone in the pile which I purchased for a reasonable price. My question is about selling or trading these items. I know both are being used currently by knife makers, I also know there are Federal and state regulations regarding this type of stuff. Can anyone give a simple summary of my options. See pictures of items as attached. Thanks RP
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By the way the tusk weighs 2lbs 9oz and the oosik is 1lbs 9oz. RP
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Thanks geedubya, in light of these statements, I'm still trying to understand how walrus ivory is still being used. My search in Google land only listed a few states that banned all ivory, it seems others are less inclined. Thanks again, RP
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My understanding is that only natives can pick up walrus ivory. So when I get a piece, a "native" picks it up on the beach who then sells it to a guy in the lower 48 who then sells it to me.
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My understanding is that only natives can pick up walrus ivory. So when I get a piece, a "native" picks it up on the beach who then sells it to a guy in the lower 48 who then sells it to me. One of three Leaf Pattern Damascus knives from Mike Williams, ABS Master Smith....... ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/omTSKBO.png) Integral drop point hunter, hafted with ivory from a female walrus tusk. ya! GWB
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My understanding is that only natives can pick up walrus ivory. So when I get a piece, a "native" picks it up on the beach who then sells it to a guy in the lower 48 who then sells it to me. One of three Leaf Pattern Damascus knives from Mike Williams, ABS Master Smith....... Integral drop point hunter, hafted with ivory from a female walrus tusk. ya! GWB Never seen that Damascus, it’s extremely nice.
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If you’re worried about an uncut tusk. Have a 100.00 scrimshaw seen on one end. It’s art
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Non-natives can beach comb some parts of marine mammals. Quick PDF download
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Thanks for that Hank. Useful 2 pages.
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Hanks link should answer any questions.
I knew that woman when I lived in Nome. Did a lot of beach combing by airplane back then. If you went out after a storm it could be profitable. One year I think Orcas played hell on immature gray whales. Quite a few whale carcasses on the Seward Pen. beaches.
Landed next to a dead Orca carcass once. Tried to get some teeth. Jaw bone was too tough for my axe. Came back a week later and the ocean had reclaimed the the whale.
Hunted walrus a long time ago. An unforgettable experience!
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