Paul Tiulana crafted this fabulous cribbage board with very fine scrimshaw and rails. Although not shown, the underside of the cribbage board has the upper torso of a bear and a seal plus the signature of the artist. Paul  devoted his life to the preservation of Inupiaq cultural practices, carving and dance.

This 15″ long cribbage board is priced at $4200.

The Inupiaq people originated from the King Islands but now live on mainland Alaska. Due to a tuberculosis outbreak during World War II, the closing of the school, and other factors, off-island economies lured families from King Island. Consequently, most families relocated in the 1970s. To read more about Inupiaq relocation, you can visit this link. Many Inupiaq now reside near Nome, Alaska, where they continue to make baleen baskets.

Finally, whales and walruses are essential nutritional and cultural marine resources for Alaska Natives. They use the meat, blubber, skin, and organs as a healthy and rich food source. Additionally, they process the hides to cover boats and use the tusks to create ivory walrus carvings, which they sell to collectors to provide income.