A pair of antique, handmade, wooden snowshoes of Athabascan origins, with rawhide webbing, crafted in the classic Alaskan style with slightly upturned toe and tapered tail. The frames are bent wood lashed together with a tighter meshwork at the front and rear, with a more loosely woven center section. One shoe has areas of previous repair near the toe, while the other has loose webbing as photographed. Each snowshoe measures approximately 61" x 11" wide. Note Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. International shipping is likely unavailable. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.

Five adorable carved and deeply incised walrus tusk figurines, each depicting a Pacific walrus resting upon its belly; eyes are inlaid baleen. Signed on the underside by Siberian Yup'ik carver Bryant Koonooka (b.1973) of Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Largest walrus measures approximately 2" x 1" x 1" tall.

A walrus tusk spirit mask entitled "Black Bear Inua" with fossilized walrus tusk earrings, feather accents, and applied caribou fur upon the face. The word "Inua" is an Inuit one that refers to a spirit or soul that exists in all people, animals, lakes, mountains, and plants. Mounted upon an antler base signed on the edge by Aleut artist Vitesha of Moose Pass, Alaska. Measures approximately 10" x 5.5" x 8.5" tall.

A mineralized and fossilized walrus tusk diorama featuring a standing polar bear with front paws extended, a rock formation, and a pair of reclining walruses with contemporary tusks. All are mounted upon a fossilized bone sled runner artifact and signed on the edge by Yup'ik artist Andrew Rookok of Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Measures approximately 11.25" x 3.25" x 2.75" tall.

A pair of handcrafted Alaska Native dolls with painted walrus tusk faces, including a female doll clad in a purple and blue floral-print kuspuk, her baby tucked securely away within the fur trimmed amauti. Further details include braided hair, fur-trimmed mittens, and fur-lined mukluks. The doll on the right wears a white kuspuk with fur trim and spotted seal fur mukluks tied with hide laces. Both measure approximately 6.5" x 3" x 14" tall.

A pair of carved walrus tusk pen holders, one sporting a large single carved seal and naturalistic pen holder made from mineralized vertebrae, the other a dual pen holder, with two walrus tusk pens present, sporting four individually carved and scrimshaw decorated seals. The latter is signed on the underside by Inupiaq carver Lewis Immingan of Nome, Alaska. Pens did not have functional ink at the time of cataloging. The largest example measures approximately 6" x 2" x 2.5" tall.

Two contrasting size polar bear figures, each carved from walrus tusk and accented with red and black scrimshaw; the smallest in standing position. The largest, sitting upright upon a rounded and polished baleen base, is signed on the underside Inupiaq carver Gene Angnaboogak of Wales, Alaska and measures approximately 2" x 3" x 4.5" tall.

A spirit wheel composed of finely carved walrus tusk with a central transformation piece consisting of a fish body and polar bear face, surrounded by a baleen-incised tusk wheel. Piece is further accented by eight walrus tusk, baleen, and feather effigies in the shapes of human faces, a walrus, other others as shown. The entire piece is mounted via a tusk rod upon a fossilized bone base featuring a carved seal accent. Signed en verso by Inupiaq artist Fred Pushruk, of Nome, Alaska. Measures approximately 4.75" x 2" x 6" tall.

Four adorable carved and incised walrus tusk figurines, each with inset baleen eyes and depicting a bowhead whale. Two are mounted upon small tusk bases via a baleen rod, and all are signed on the underside by Siberian Yup'ik carver Bryant Koonooka (b.1973) of Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Largest measures approximately 3" x 1" x 1" tall.

A handmade shoulder bag constructed from natural ringed seal fur, featuring a large front flap decorated with a semicircular medallion-style design composed of red, blue, yellow, white, and black glass seed beads arranged in concentric diamond patterns. Below the bead work rests a pair of off-white leather polar bear shaped appliques arranged in a face-off pose. Toggle closure is carved from walrus tusk, the shoulder strap from seal fur, and the interior is lined with coordinating shades of gray and red fabrics. Purse exhibits some wear to the edges and seams, and one corner of the beaded medallion is slightly askew as shown. Purse measures approximately 12" x 9.5" tall with a 17" strap drop.

Two pairs of Alaskan Native Mukluk or Kamik boots, traditionally sewn by women using bone tools and sinew (animal tendon or ligament) as thread, with fish oils to make them water-resistant; boots made from caribou or reindeer were worn in cold, dry climates, while boots made from seal were worn in wetter climates due to their waterproof quality. Each pair shown here is handcrafted with multiple species of fur, including white fur bodies and brown fur accents along the cuffs. They have thick leather or rawhide soles along with leather wrap ties. The smaller pair, appearing to be child-sized, features sheared two-toned diamond patterns along the cuffs. All show light wear throughout, including some thinning to fur exposing the hide below, and light discoloration inside and out. Larger pair measures approximately 4.5" wide x 9" in length x 10" tall.

A taxidermy Dall sheep (Ovis dalli) mount featuring full horns, deeply ridged and curling down and out in a dramatic sweep, characteristic of mature rams (males), with fully intact skull, including upper teeth as shown. Dall sheep are native to the mountainous regions of Alaska, particularly the Brooks Range and the Alaska Range. These wild sheep are known for their impressive curved horns and their ability to navigate steep, rocky terrain. They are most commonly seen in high alpine environments above the treeline, where they graze for sustenance. Mounted on a wooden plaque with dark stain and waterfall-routed edge; measures approximately 25" x 16.5" x 10" tall.

Two vintage Japanese glass fishing floats, originally handmade in Japan from recycled glass to serve as air-filled buoy balls supporting large groups of fishnets in the Pacific Ocean. Having long-since been replaced by modern materials, many glass floats remain afloat, stuck in a circular pattern of ocean currents in the North Pacific; storms and certain tidal conditions will cause floats to break away from the current and bring them ashore onto the beaches of the Western United States, especially Alaska. The intricately knotted netting allowed the glass floats to be securely fastened to the fishnet. These rather large examples, of similar shape and size, each measure approximately 10" in diameter x 13" tall, including the netting.

A beautiful early 1900's railroad switch lamp, marked on the top with "The Adlake Non-Sweating Lamp - Chicago," inside on the burner with "The Adams & Westlake Co. New York - Philadelphia - Chicago - Use Kerosene Oil Only," and model 1264 upon the base. Switch lamps were mounted within the train yard, usually near the operating level for the switch, and would display different colored lights to show the switch's alignment. In this example, two bullseye lenses are red, indicating a diverging or siding track, and two lenses are blue, indicating a straight track alignment. Blue lenses, oddly enough, will glow green when illuminated, due to the yellow color of the flame. The non-sweating model by Adlake was designed to prevent condensation from developing inside and blocking the lenses, or causing the flame to extinguish. Untested at time of cataloging, the lantern demonstrates some light surface wear and paint loss commensurate with age and use. Measures approximately 9.25" in diameter x 21" high with handle up, 15.5" with handle down. Note: APAA is unable to ship any items containing flammable, explosive, caustic, liquid, or other hazardous materials. This may include ammunition; items powered by gasoline, propane, or kerosene (lawn tools, generators, grills and camp stoves, heaters, lanterns, lighters); liquids such as cleaners, paint, lava lamps, collectible beverage/perfume containers; items with rechargeable batteries (cordless power tools, laptops, other electronics); air compressors, neon signs, and other hazards such as printer toner, compressed gas cylinders, and more. If you are bidding on items of this nature and intend to use our shipping services, please inquire in advance as to the specifics.

A rich original oil on board fishing scene entitled "Young Anglers" and painted in the classic Victorian Era landscape manner. The image depicts a group of boys fishing from the side of a meandering stream, a distant field of sheep visible with a farmhouse further beyond in a grove of trees. Signed en verso by Edward Charles (E.C.) Williams (English, 1807-1881), the eldest son of Edward Williams (English, 1781-1855) and part of a large painting family dynasty, sometimes called "The Barnes School." He was also related to famous artists James Ward RA and George Morland. Edward C. Williams stopped painting his rich and tranquil views of Barnes, Cumberland, Kent, and Thames shortly after the 1859 death of his second wife. This has added much value to the small number of paintings he did produce from 1859 on, and as a result, his paintings are now highly sought after. The wood ground and the frame have some cracking, and the paint surface displays craquelure, as photographed. Housed in the original ornate frame measuring approximately 26.5" x 34" overall, with sight view of 20.5" x 29".

A curious and ornate replica Springklingedolch, trident dagger, or maine gauche. Daggers of this type fall into the category of parrying daggers, frequently paired with a rapier or other thrusting sword, weapons such as this were popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. Opening the prongs on either side of the blade allowed a user to catch the point of an opponent's blade between the dagger's spine and the prongs which in turn allowed the opponent to be disarmed or in extreme cases for their blade to be broken. Blade measures approximately 12", with a 6" handle.

A sealed 2011 Magic: The Gathering Mirrodin Besieged Booster Box. Contains thirty-six booster packs each containing fifteen cards. The Mirrodin Besieged set is the second set in the Scars of Mirrodin block and focuses on the conflict between the Mirran resistance and the Phyrexian invaders. Box measures approximately 8" x 5" x 2.75" tall.

A sealed 2010 Magic: The Gathering Scars of Mirrodin booster box. Includes thirty-six booster packs with fifteen cards each. The Scars of Mirrodin set is the first set in the Scars of Mirrodin block and revolves around the conflict between Mirrodin and Phyrexia. Box measures approximately 8" x 5" x 2.75" tall.

Card: Darksteel ArcBound Ravager Brand: Magic: The Gathering Year: 2004 Card Number: 100 Grade: No, condition as photographed Grading Company: None Card: Darksteel Sword of Fire and Ice Brand: Magic: The Gathering Year: 2004 Card Number: 148 Grade: No, condition as photographed Grading Company: None Card: Darksteel The Trinisphere Artifact Brand: Magic: The Gathering Year: 2004 Card Number: 154 Grade: No, condition as photographed Grading Company: None Card: Darksteel Panoptic Mirror Brand: Magic: The Gathering Year: 2004 Card Number: 136 Grade: No, condition as photographed Grading Company: None

A sealed 2013 Magic: The Gathering Dragon's Maze booster box. Includes thirty-six booster packs with fifteen cards each. The Dragon's maze set is the third set in the Return to Ravinica block and centers on conflict between the guilds of the magical city of Ravinica. Box measures approximately 8" x 5" x 2.75" tall.