I don't know if these are small elephants or maybe walrus. I'm kinda dumb on it. Any help would be appreciated.

Those look like walrus to me. I have only picked up a few from the beaches and from dead walrus along with all of those I have seen on my travels in the state.

You may want to determine when those were obtained and refer to the Marine Mammals Protection Act for dates and rules.

Cheers,

Matt

I second the ID of walrus tusks.

+3 on the walrus.

Another vote for walrus.

I think they might be Chupacabra tusks...

Definitely walrus. Look inside and see if they have a federal tag. They are old but not fossilized - they should have a tag.

We find these quite frequently out here on our beaches. Dead walrus wash up - especially in the Spring. A non-native can have them if they are tagged but can't sell or trade them.

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Definitely walrus. Look inside and see if they have a federal tag. They are old but not fossilized - they should have a tag.

We find these quite frequently out here on our beaches. Dead walrus wash up - especially in the Spring. A non-native can have them if they are tagged but can't sell or trade them.

Shame. I'd love to have a complete walrus skull for my collection.

Walrus also

Ann,

You can pick them up off Native Alaskans if they have been altered. Alaska list is an interesting place to watch...

http://alaskaslist.com/1/posts...rus_Head_Mounts.html

I can't access the link for some reason. I'd want one with the upper and lower jaw and complete set of teeth....

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Ann, Here is a set found on the AK Peninsula. This was an old, clean set found close to Pilot Point.

It would be a great trip to come up and do a beach combing adventure in the Spring. Lot's of glass balls as well...

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Those are way cool! Glass balls? Like Japanese net floats?

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Those are way cool! Glass balls? Like Japanese net floats?

Yup

I've always loved the look of walrus skulls with the tusks attached.

Kingsalmonak do you ever find whalebones on those beachcombing trips? What are the legalities of possessing whalebone?

don't forget the Oosik!

I believe that as long as they are not ivory, anyone can possess bone. If it is illegal, there are a ton of folks out here that would go to jail for their yard decorations Whale bones are a fairly common find...

As for the Oosik, I have always wanted one but the chore of harvesting one of those suckers is down right nasty. I have always walked away saying "I can buy one in town for $200."

I've got a walrus skull with scrimshawed tusks about 18" long. Might even sell it for the right price. Anyone know what it's worth?

These were recently examined by a local expert in the industry.

They reported that they were indeed Walrus, and probably pretty old. They said they were 'partially fossilized' and looked to have been buried under the earth for centuries before being turned up and cleaned off.

I think they look pretty neat, but I'm not in the business of trophies, so I don't think Ill get involved in them. But, they would look cool in my room!

OK, I can't take it anymore, those tusks were recently taken on an elephant hunt with Jimba Safaris / Tim Lamprecht by our very own AllGone.

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OK, I can't take it anymore, those tusks were recently taken on an elephant hunt with Jimba Safaris / Tim Lamprecht by our very own AllGone.

As Lou Costello might say ... "You're a baaaaad boy!"