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Walrus Ivory & Baleen Spotted Seal on Fossilized Ivory Base - Charlie Olanna
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A highly detailed walrus ivory carving of a spotted seal, shown in a relaxed, resting pose and mounted on a polished section of fossilized tusk. The seal's surface is smoothly polished and dotted with fine baleen inlay to represent natural markings, with baleen also used to define the eyes and nose. Signed on the underside by Iñupiaq artist Charlie Olanna (20th/21st Century) of Brevig Mission, Alaska. Measures approximately 5.75" x 2.5" x 2.5" tall.
Yup'ik Hide-Tanning Doll - Beulah Oittillian
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
An Alaska Native hide-tanning doll, signed by celebrated Yup'ik dollmaker Beulah Oittillian (20th Century) of Gamble, Alaska, with carved walrus ivory facial and fishing hook details, and a baleen hide-tanning frame base; the parka and other clothes are crafted from multiple furs, hide, and hair. Measures approximately 8.5" x 6.5" x 11" tall.
Yup'ik Coiled Grass Basket w/ Bug Effigy Figures
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A Yup'ik coiled grass basket that features a natural purple dye coloring with embroidered seal gut bug effigy figures, as well as an open center wavy weave. Measures approximately 7.5" wide x 7.5" tall.
Beaded Seal Fur Mittens
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A pair of Alaska Native mittens, made with sewn seal fur and featuring beaded trim decorations. In accordance with traditional Alaska Native design, they are connected by a braided cord with pom-poms to prevent loss and separation of the mittens, and they have heavy fur cuffs and leather palms for extra grip. Each measures approximately 8" x 12.5".
Alabaster Otter Sculpture - Eddie Lee
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A polished pink-hued alabaster stone sculpture of an otter, shown reclining with flippers folded across its chest. Initialed on the underside with sticker providing attribution to Seattle, Washington artist Eddie Lee. Measures approximately 7" x 4.25" x 5" tall.
Walrus Ivory & Baleen Polar Bear w/ Fish - James Aningayou
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A finely carved walrus ivory polar bear depicted upright, grasping a fish delicately between its jaws. The figure has fur incised along the body and baleen accents for the claws, nose, and eyes. The carving is mounted on a rectangular polished baleen base that provides striking contrast to the pale tusk. Signed on the underside by Iñupiaq artist James Aningayou (b.1983). Measures approximately 2.75" x 1.5" x 3.75" tall.
Bearded Seal Fur, Beaver Fur, & Beaded Toe Vamp Moccasins
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
Bearded seal and beaver fur moccasins with beaded toe vamps featuring a star or perhaps flower motif. All measurements are approximate: Insole: 9" Outer: 10" Width: 4" Height: 4"
Whalebone, Fossilized Walrus Ivory & Baleen Mask - Harry Ningealook
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A superb fossilized carved whalebone mask, with fossilized inset walrus ivory and baleen details, including a central, smaller face/mask. Marked "HN" for Iñupiaq carver Harry Ningealook (b.1957) of Shishmaref, Alaska. Measures approximately 4.75" x 1" x 8.75".
Walrus Ivory & Baleen Seal Hunter Diorama - Joe Kunnuk
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A dynamic walrus ivory diorama carving depicting a hunter poised to strike a seal from his kayak. The hunter holds a harpoon secured with sinew cord, while the seal, inset with baleen eyes and nose, is affixed to the base via a baleen rod; the tusk base features an incised human face carved in relief. Signed on the end by Iñupiaq carver Joe Kunnuk (b.1940) of King Island, Alaska. Measures approximately 5" x 2.5" x 4.25" tall.
Yup'ik Coiled Grass Basket
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A Yup'ik coiled grass basket with intermittent dyed and natural banding around the basket walls, and up to the elongated lid. There is some wear, loss, and fraying of the fibers as shown. Measures approximately 7.5" in diameter x 7.25" tall.
Alaska Native Doll w/ Beaded Earrings
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
An Alaska Native doll with beaded earrings, handcrafted, using sewn hide and other materials for the facial details; the parka and other clothes are crafted from multiple furs, hide, denim, beads, and hair. Doll stand not included. Measures approximately 11.5" x 24.5" tall.
Scrimshawed Walrus Tusk Hunting Scene - F. Miller
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A beautifully detailed section of walrus tusk scrimshaw depicting a group of Alaska Native hunters engaging in seal and whale pursuits. One has a pair of bolos for bird hunting, one has a harpoon, one has fishings sticks. Birds fly across the background, and a ringed seal is hidden in the middle. Signed within the scene by artist F. Miller. Measures approximately 2.25" x 1.25" x 7" tall.
Whalebone, Walrus Ivory & Baleen Dancer - "T.A.S."
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
An expressive dancer carved from a curved section of fossilized whalebone. The figure features finely drilled baleen inlays along garment edges, with walrus ivory eyes and labrets below the mouth. Signed "T.A.S." on the underside. Measures approximately 3.75" x 1.75" x 11.5" tall.
Beaver Fur Mittens
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A pair of stunning beaver fur mittens with cloth palms and lining. Each measures approximately 7" x 12".
Alaska Native Chevak Doll w/ Birch Bark Basket
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
An Alaska Native Chevak doll with a birch bark basket, handcrafted, using sewn hide and other materials for the facial details; the parka and other accessories are crafted from multiple pieces of cloth, furs, hide, grass, and birch bark. Measures approximately 4" x 5" x 6.5" tall.
Walrus Ivory Polar Bear - James Uglowook
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A finely carved walrus tusk polar bear shown seated upright with head tilted slightly upward in a lifelike pose. The surface is lightly incised to suggest fur, while the nose and eyes are executed in scrimshaw detailing. Signed on the underside by Yup'ik artist James Uglowook from Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Measures approximately 1.75" x 2.5" x 3.5" tall.
Walrus Ivory Halibut on Fossilized Ivory Base - Joseph K. Slwooko
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A graceful walrus ivory halibut, polished to a smooth sheen and inset with baleen eyes; the fish rests upon a polished fossilized ivory base and is initialed "J.K.S." on the underside for Yup'ik artist Joseph K. Slwooko (1952-2017) of Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Measures approximately 4" x 2" x 1.25" tall.
Yup'ik Coiled Grass Lidded Basket w/ Cross Designs
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
Impressively shaped Yup'ik coiled grass basket with a polychrome cross and arrow patterns around the center, with similar motifs symmetrically woven above and below, and topped with a form-fitting lid. Measures approximately 8.75" in diameter x 9" tall.
Yup'ik Story-Telling Doll - Beulah Oittillian
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
An Alaska Native storytelling doll, signed by celebrated Yup'ik dollmaker Beulah Oittillian (20th Century) of Gamble, Alaska, with carved walrus ivory facial details and a whalebone base; the parka and other clothes are crafted from multiple furs, seal gut, hide, and hair. Measures approximately 6.5" x 5.25" x 7.25" tall.
Bearded Seal Fur Mukluks
Auction: November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 (Start)
- Sunday, November 16, 2025 (End)
A pair of bearded seal fur mukluks or kamik boots, made with additional materials such as leather, felt, and beaded toe trim details. The pair measures approximately: Insole: 10" Outer: 10.5" Width: 4" Height: 10.5"




