Gavel

Name/Title

Gavel

Description

Carved ivory gavel, gavel head is rectangular block with "F.O.E." in raised letters on one side. Handle curves slightly, has two indented rings. At one end is front half of carved walrus with incised and darkened claws, mouth, nostrils, whiskers, and ears. Inlaid eyes, Polished Helen N.P. Pardee Collection Catalog: "125 - gavel carved from walrus tusks" "FOE" Probably refers to Federated Order of Eagles Reference: see catalog folder

Dimensions

Height

3 cm

Width

2 cm

Length

38.8 cm

Material

Walrus Tusk, Ivory