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Vintage Fur Rondy Pins - 1966, 1967, 1978
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
Seven Alaska Fur Rendezvous or 'Fur Rondy' pins, some handmade, including repeats from years 1966, 1967, and 1978. The largest pin measures approximately 2.25" x 3.25" tall.
Dyna-Glo Pro 135,000 BTU Kerosene Forced-Air Heater
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A Dyna-Glo Pro RLKFA135H-HBM forced-air kerosene portable heater capable of providing 135,000 BTUs and heating 3,200 square feet for up to 10 hours. Unit tested to power on at time of cataloging and measures approximately 36.5" x 21" x 24" tall. 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.
ACDelco 2-Ton Mobile Engine Hoist w/ Engine Leveler
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
An ACDelco 2-ton mobile engine hoist paired with a 1,500 lbs engine leveler (model number 34134), designed to work with a shop crane or hoist to balance and position heavy vehicle components, such as engines and transmissions, during removal or installation. Measures approximately 48.5" x 33" x 63.5" tall.
Walrus-Human Carving by Moses Soonagrook
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
Miniature walrus ivory carving signed by Yup'ik artist Moses Soonagrook (b.1961), depicting a figure with the body of a walrus and the face of a human. It is holding a baleen harpoon, with a length of rope, likely sinew. Measures approximately 3" x 1.5" x 1.25" tall.
A Mid-Century Whale Tooth Carving
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A mid-century carved seal or walrus with scrimshaw details, both the carving and base made from an old whale tooth. There is a small hole, possibly where a second figure was once affixed; both the seal and the base have overall hairline fractures. There is no artist's signature readily visible. It measures approximately 4" x 2" x 2" tall.
A Carved Walrus Oosik
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A walrus oosik, or penile bone, capped with fossilized marine mammal bone, likely stellar sea cow, on each end, along with simple linework etchings of whales. Both caps are separated from the bone by a thin slice of black baleen. It is initialed what appears to be MKUL, as photographed. Measures approximately 2" x 1.5" x 13.5" in total length.
R.W. "Toby" Tyler Klondike Steamboat Watercolor & Ink Painting
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A framed original watercolor and ink painting of the Klondike steamboat, docked in a snowy landscape and surrounded by trees, by the prominent late Homer artist, Richard W. "Toby" Tyler (1927-2016). Measures approximately 18'' x 22'' overall.
A Walrus Ivory Panel Bracelet
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A panel bracelet featuring alternating hues of butterfinger-colored fossil walrus ivory and white walrus ivory on an elastic stretch cord. Measures approximately 6" around as found.
Rie Muñoz "Commercial King Crabbers" Print
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A loose signed and numbered 211/550 print entitled "Commercial King Crabbers" by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz (1921-2015). The print measures approximately 12.5" x 16".
Inuit Ivory & Baleen Watch Bracelet w/ Relief Carvings
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A mid-century watch band featuring alternating ivory and baleen tiles on cord. The ivory tiles are carved in relief with the images of arctic animals with baleen inlay and scrimshaw details. Measures approximately 7.5" long.
Stein World Reia Accent Cabinet, Mid-Century Federal Nightstand & Hexagonal Side Table
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A Stein World Reia accent cabinet featuring a painted floral design, accompanied by a mid-century Federal nightstand featuring a Hepplewhite-style drawer pull. Also includes a hexagonal side table featuring a glass top and curved legs. Part of the floral accent cabinet backplate is missing and the handle is detached. The nightstand measures approximately 18" x 16" x 26" tall.
Vintage Belt Buckles
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
Three vintage belt buckles, including a green jade buckle, a round scrimshawed ivory buckle signed 'Paneok', and a gold-toned buckle featuring a formline-style design. The largest buckle measures 3x2.5''.
A Capped Seal Claw Pendant
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A seal claw capped with baleen and ivory, affixed to an eyelet allowing it to be worn as a pendant. It measures approximately 4" long.
Multi-Strand Red Coral Necklace
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A multi-strand red coral necklace with silver-tone hook clasp. The hook and findings are tarnished as photographed. Measures approximately 20" long.
A King Island Walrus Ivory Polar Bear Pocket Watch Fob
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A mid-century King Island figural pocket watch chain depicting a polychrome scrimshaw polar bear carved from walrus ivory, affixed via a short drop chain from the main fob. A T- bar is at the buttonhole end and a swivel clip at the watch end. Measures approximately 12.5" long.
Carved Walrus Ivory Face
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
Miniature carved walrus ivory face featuring exaggerated features. No artist's signature is readily visible; measures approximately 1.5" x 2.25" overall.
Alaskan Ivory Billiken & Greenlandic Inuit Tupilaq
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
Carved walrus ivory Billiken figurine, a mythical good-luck figure popular in mid-century Alaska and characterized by a squat, rounded body, large smile, and exaggerated ears; "Rub his tummy, tickle his toes, he'll bring you good luck, as the story goes," along with a carved walrus ivory tooth Tupilak totem figurine from Greenland or Kalaallit Nunaat, meaning "Land of the People", the indigenous name for Greenland. A Tupilaq, or Tupilak, is a mythological monster, carved by an angakkuq, a shaman, from animal parts, traditionally bones, skin, and hair, with this example carved from walrus teeth and featuring inlaid baleen eyes on a walrus ivory base. It represents both natural and supernatural aspects of Greenlandic Inuit culture. Neither piece has an artist's signature readily visible; the Tupilak carving measures approximately 1.75" x 1" x 1" tall.
Partially Carved Fossilized Walrus Ivory Specimen
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
Fossilized walrus ivory specimen with incised lines, appearing to be the start of a seal figurine sculpture. It measures approximately 3" x 1.5" x 1" tall.
A Vintage Tiger's Eye Fu Dog Carving
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
A tiger's eye sculpture of a Chinese guardian lion, commonly known as a Fu Dog in the West, that signifies protection. The piece comes in a golden brown color with a dark brown pedestal and has intricate detailing, featuring an open mouth and stylized features. It measures approximately 4'' x 3'' x 2'' tall.
1980s Fur Rondy Belt Buckles & Bangle
Auction: April 2026 Curiosities Auction
- Monday, April 6, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 12, 2026 (End)
Three Alaskan Fur Rendezvous belt buckles from years 1982, 1984, and 1985, along with a 1986 bangle, which was possibly originally a pin or belt buckle but crafted into a bracelet. Two buckles are in original packaging; largest measures approximately 2.25" x 3.5" tall.




