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Mammoth Ivory Carving on Antler Base May 21

Mammoth Ivory Carving on Antler Base
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

  •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
  •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
    Highly detailed mammoth ivory animal portrait carving, mounted on a porous antler base, with a small piece of bone connecting the two. It measures approximately 2" across at the widest part of base x 4" tall.

    Canadian Rough Jade Specimen May 21

    Canadian Rough Jade Specimen
    Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

    •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
    •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
      A rough Canada jade specimen that is nearly wedge-shaped. Measures approximately 7.5" x 5" x 5" tall.

      Carved Jade Figurines in Display Boxes May 21

      Carved Jade Figurines in Display Boxes
      Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

      •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
      •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
        Two intricately carved jade figurines each mounted in a display box on red fabric. Both shadowboxes have wear and damage as photographed. The larger measures approximately 6.25" x 5.25" overall. 

        F.B. Rogers Silverplate Flatware Service May 21

        F.B. Rogers Silverplate Flatware Service
        Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

        •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
        •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
          Beautiful polished F.B. Rogers flatware set consisting of knives, spoons, forks, and other utensils in a fabric-lined wooden case, which features a small scuff on the top side as photographed. It measures approximately 19" x 11" x 3.5" tall.

          Assorted Fossil Specimens May 21

          Assorted Fossil Specimens
          Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

          •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
          •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
            Fourteen bags of fossil specimens and their factoid sheets. Two are Big Bang brand bags with many specimens inside. The largest bag measures approximately 5.5" x 1.5" x 8".

            Guatemalan Rough Jade May 21

            Guatemalan Rough Jade
            Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

            •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
            •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
              This heavy, almost sculptural in form, Guatemala jade specimen measures approximately 13.5" x 6.5" x 10" tall.

              Flower Print & Victorian Style Photograph May 21

              Flower Print & Victorian Style Photograph
              Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

              •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
              •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                Iris print, signed by what appears to be Paul Bailey, and a Victorian-like sepia-toned photograph. The iris print is matted and framed under glass; the photograph is framed and measures approximately 21" x 25.75" overall.

                Sterling Silver Weighted Candlestick Holders & Salt, Pepper Shakers May 21

                Sterling Silver Weighted Candlestick Holders & Salt, Pepper Shakers
                Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                  Weighted sterling silver pieces from various makers consisting of two pairs of candlestick holders and salt and pepper shakers, with glass or crystal bodies. Pieces show light wear commensurate with age and use, including some tarnishing, one piece is partially disconnected from its base. They have a total weight of 2 pounds, 10.7 ounces; the largest candlestick holder measures approximately 2.75" x 6" tall.

                  Soapstone & Ivory Walrus Carvings May 21

                  Soapstone & Ivory Walrus Carvings
                  Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                  •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                  •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                    Two miniature walruses, carved from ivory and soapstone, signed ‘Paniptchuk’, likely Alaska artist Earl Paniptchuk, the second signed by Yup’ik artist Kyle Pungowiyi. Each is missing a single tusk as photographed; the larger measures approximately 2.75" x 1.75" x 2.25" tall.

                    3x Vintage Prints & Newspaper May 21

                    3x Vintage Prints & Newspaper
                    Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                    •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                    •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                      Vintage ephemera including “The Indian trouble in America” print, originally by Amedee Forestier, a printed page from Harper’s Weekly titled “Social Studies Behind the Scenes at Buffalo Bill’s” originally drawn by Frederic Remington (American, 1861-1909), and a 1957 front page copy of the Los Angeles Times. All pieces are shrink-wrapped on board, and a few have tears to the plastic. Largest measures approximately 16.75" x 23.5" overall.

                      Wood & Stone Inuit Fisherman, Carved Wood Totem May 21

                      Wood & Stone Inuit Fisherman, Carved Wood Totem
                      Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                      •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                      •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                        Carved wooden kayak with soapstone Inuit hunter at the helm, along with soapstone walrus catch of the day across the front, ivory tusks included but detached as photographed. Also included is a carved and painted totem on a small wood block. Neither piece has an artist's signature readily visible. The kayak with hunter measures approximately 9" x 18.5" x 4.25" tall.

                        Tom Domiani May 21

                        Tom Domiani "War Chief" Sculpture
                        Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                        •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                        •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                          A signed and numbered 74/100 sculpture entitled "War Chief" by Tom Domiani. Signed upon the lower right corner of the sculpture and features a brass plate upon the wooden base. Housed under an acrylic cover and measures approximately 10" x 10" x 10" tall.

                          Preserved Butterfly Specimens May 21

                          Preserved Butterfly Specimens
                          Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                          •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                          •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                            These preserved butterflies are mounted in shadowboxes so that you can study the specimens front and back. The largest frame measures approximately 6.75" x 7.75".

                            Pairs Traditional Alaskan Yo-Yos May 21

                            Pairs Traditional Alaskan Yo-Yos
                            Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                            •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                            •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                              Two sets of traditional Alaskan Native yo-yos crafted from fur and leather with beaded cords, one pair in the shape of cats and the other with beaded details. Largest pair measures approximately 21.75" in length.

                              Vizio Television w/ Remote May 21

                              Vizio Television w/ Remote
                              Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                              •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                              •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                Video flat screen television, model V505-G9, with power cable and TV remote in original box. It was tested to power on; measures approximately 44" x 28" tall.

                                18x Arrowheads w/ Display Case May 21

                                18x Arrowheads w/ Display Case
                                Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                  Eighteen arrowheads in assorted types of stones, housed in a shadowbox with a hinged glass front door and fabric lining. Measures approximately 30" x 12.5" x 2" tall.

                                  13x Arrowheads w/ Display Case May 21

                                  13x Arrowheads w/ Display Case
                                  Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                  •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                  •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                    Thirteen arrowheads in assorted types of stones, housed in a shadowbox with a hinged glass front door and fabric lining. Measures approximately 12.25" x 2" x 24" tall when upright.

                                    Handmade Dream Catchers & More May 21

                                    Handmade Dream Catchers & More
                                    Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                    •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                    •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                      A handmade Indian Mandella made of leather, wool, rabbit fur and feathers, artist signature is illegibly from Running Horse Trading Co., a handmade Tarahumara Drum dram catcher, and a handmade dream catcher with the image of the white buffalo. Plus two traditional dreamcatchers in two sizes with bead and feather details. And a necklace with fur pendant and bead accents. Largest Measures approximately 32" x 11" overall.

                                      Animal Décor May 21

                                      Animal Décor
                                      Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                      •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                      •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                        Four pieces of animal décor including a carved wood duck with painted details, a carved bull figurine, a brass bird with feather details and a tortoise figurine. The turtle is missing its tail and the bird is tarnished as photographed. Largest measures approximately 7.5" x 15" x 10" tall.

                                        Scrimshaw Ivory Carvings - Carson Sockpick May 21

                                        Scrimshaw Ivory Carvings - Carson Sockpick
                                        Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                        •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                        •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                          Two scrimshaw ivory specimens, each depicting Inuits in parkas, initialed by artist Carson Sockpick. Both are on walrus ivory bases; largest measures approximately 1" x 1.5" x 2.75" tall.

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