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AFNers take part in ivory auction
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2001 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Eskimo Walrus Commission co-sponsored an ivory auction on Friday, scheduled to coincide with the Alaska Federation of Natives' annual convention. Together, the three agencies told a reported 500 pounds of salvaged walrus tusks. A number of Native artists bought pieces to use in their creations. Get the Story:
Tusk, tusk: Carvers buy ivory at auction (AP 10/29) Relevant Links:
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