A Fine Eskimo Walrus Ivory Needle Case, Old Bering Sea/Okvik, ca. 250 B.C. - 100 A.D.

of hollowed tapering form, pierced on one side with a vertical slit, finely incised and painted red on each side with linear and nucleated designs, possibly stylized humanoid or animal representations, decorated with a series of small drill holes; a rich honey-colored patina overall.