196 - Carved walrus ivory sperm whale (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) (secondary dentin observed) inscribed with “Sperm Whale USA” on one side of the base, and “Moby Dick”

Carved walrus ivory sperm whale (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) (secondary dentin observed) inscribed with “Sperm Whale USA” on one side of the base, and “Moby Dick” Tail reattached United States (probably the West Coast), circa 1960 L. 12.5 cm Weight: 107 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. Specimen of a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus), listed in Annex A of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97 (CITES Appendix I). Crafted item covered by the exemption under 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 (Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No. 338/97), followed by compliance with the laws of the country of destination, which is the responsibility of the purchaser.