182 - Polished and engraved walrus tusk featuring a scrimshaw depiction of HMS OBEROY, 1864.

Polished and engraved walrus tusk featuring a scrimshaw depiction of HMS OBEROY, 1864. The tip is dried out. L. 17 cm Weight: 191 g The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) was recently listed on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2024. Odobenus rosmarus is classified as Vulnerable under criterion A3c. This carved object falls under the exemption provided for in Article 8, paragraph 3, point (b), of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 and Article 62 of Regulation (EC) No. 865/2006. Any export or re-export outside the EU requires a prior permit from the management authority (Art. 5 of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97), followed by compliance with the legislation of the country of destination, which is the responsibility of the purchaser.