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Pyramids w/ Hieroglyphics, Guohua Stone, Baculites Fossils & Septarian Nodule May 21

Pyramids w/ Hieroglyphics, Guohua Stone, Baculites Fossils & Septarian Nodule
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

  •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
  •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
    Three carved pyramids with inscribed hieroglyphics, a piece of cut and polished Guohua stone in a stand, plus three samples of baculites fossils and a septarian nodule. The tips of the pyramids are chipped  as photographed. The Guohua stone measures approximately 5" x 1" x 3" tall. 

    Doilies & Embroidered Linens May 21

    Doilies & Embroidered Linens
    Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

    •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
    •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
      Vintage and antique embroidered textiles consisting of tablecloths, doilies, table runners, napkins, stockings, and other linens. The stockings measure approximately 11" x 22" tall.

      19x Insect Taxidermy Specimens May 21

      19x Insect Taxidermy Specimens
      Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

      •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
      •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
        Includes four necklaces, nine keychains, two boxed Legend Tribe examples, and four taxidermy mounted acrylic examples. The green beetle package measures approximately 2.75" x 1.25" x 4.5 tall.

        Carved Ivory Narwhals May 21

        Carved Ivory Narwhals
        Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

        •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
        •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
          Two carved ivory narwhals with inlaid baleen spots; both with initials on the bottoms, appearing to be ‘RT’. The larger is missing its horn, and the smaller measures approximately 3.5" x 1" x .5" tall.

          Preserved Butterfly Specimens May 21

          Preserved Butterfly Specimens
          Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

          •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
          •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
            Three framed preserved butterfly shadowboxes, two ready to be hung on your walls. One frame contains six beautiful specimens. The Morpho Didius example case measures approximately 8" x 7" x 1".

            Hunting & Fishing Diorama w/ Fur, Leather, Baleen & Ivory May 21

            Hunting & Fishing Diorama w/ Fur, Leather, Baleen & Ivory
            Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

            •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
            •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
              Unique diorama signed by Yup’ik artist David Kawagley of Akiak, Alaska depicting the hunting and fishing life of traditional Alaskan Native Inuits including a fur hide, strung to dry, netting, leather quiver with arrows and bow, appearing to be made from baleen, weapons with ivory tips, and fish hung to be smoked, all on a slab of wood. Measures approximately 15.5" x 5" x 13.5" tall.

              Award Winning Decorated Drum Skin May 21

              Award Winning Decorated Drum Skin
              Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

              •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
              •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                An award winning Native American decorated drum head featuring a buffalo design on stretched hide with sinew ties and fur details. The piece won the 1980 first price Exhibit Hall Special Award at the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial in Gallup New Mexico. Measures approximately 17" across.

                Walrus Ivory Golden Goose Diorama May 21

                Walrus Ivory Golden Goose Diorama
                Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                  Carved and painted ivory Canadian goose figure on a messy nest of organic material with a grouping of gold-painted eggs. The piece rests on a slice of walrus ivory. Measures approximately 3" x 2" x 1.5".

                  Sterling Silverware w/ Box May 21

                  Sterling Silverware w/ Box
                  Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                  •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                  •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                    Oneida sterling silverware set consisting of butterknives, spoons, and forks in varying sizes. They come in a box with silver cloth fabric, which measures approximately 15.75" x 11.25" x 3.25" tall and shows some wear. Items have a total weight of 1726 grams with a breakdown of fully silver pieces vs knives with stainless handles as shown.

                    Handmade Fur & Hide Masks May 21

                    Handmade Fur & Hide Masks
                    Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                    •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                    •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                      Two handmade Inuit masks crafted from authentic hide and fur. The larger has a small hidden mask in its ruff as photographed; the smaller has a maker's tag on the backside, signed illegibly. Largest measures approximately 9.5" x 9.5".

                      Carved Ivory Mountain Goat May 21

                      Carved Ivory Mountain Goat
                      Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                      •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                      •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                        A carved ivory mountain goat with painted details, standing on an ivory base. It appears the goat has been reattached to the base, as there might be glue residue at its feet, and the bottom of the base appears to have tape residue. There is no visible artist's signature. Measures approximately 1.75" x 1.25" x 1.5" tall.

                        Samuel Simmonds Ivory Statue May 21

                        Samuel Simmonds Ivory Statue
                        Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                        •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                        •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                          Small carved ivory statue depicting an Alaskan Native in traditional kuspuk, with its hand partially raised. Bottom side of base has the signature of late Reverend and Alaskan Artist Samuel Saalaġruk Simmonds. Measures approximately 1.5" x 10" x 3.5" tall.

                          Birch Bark Baskets May 21

                          Birch Bark Baskets
                          Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                          •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                          •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                            Handcrafted woven birchwood bark pieces consisting of a cylindrical bin with leaf design and a small trinket dish. The bin measures approximately 7.25" x 7.25".

                            Native American Arrowheads May 21

                            Native American Arrowheads
                            Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                            •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                            •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                              A collection of vintage Native American arrowheads and carved blades in a variety of stones. Four are in plastic packaging; the largest obsidian stone arrowhead measures approximately 2.75" x .75 x 4.5" tall.

                              Walrus Ivory Wooly Mammoth Carving May 21

                              Walrus Ivory Wooly Mammoth Carving
                              Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                              •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                              •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                Miniature wooly mammoth with fine tusk details, carved from walrus ivory. Measures approximately 2.25" x 1" x 2" tall.

                                Carved & Painted Ivory Raven w/ Ivory Base May 21

                                Carved & Painted Ivory Raven w/ Ivory Base
                                Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                  Miniature painted raven figure, carved from ivory. It appears to have an illegible signature on the bottom. Measures approximately 2" x 1" x 1" tall.

                                  Charles Kokuluk Common Loon Ivory Carving May 21

                                  Charles Kokuluk Common Loon Ivory Carving
                                  Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                  •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                  •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                    Carved and painted common loon with a baby on its back. Bottom side is signed by Inupiaq artist Charles Kokuluk (1940-2019). Measures approximately 2.5" x 1" tall.

                                    Carved Ivory Rookery w/ Birds - Maurice Nattanguk May 21

                                    Carved Ivory Rookery w/ Birds - Maurice Nattanguk
                                    Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                    •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                    •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                      Ivory carving depicting a roost with small carved and painted ivory birds, signed on the bottom by Iñupiaq ivory carver Maurice Nattanguk (b.1954). Measures approximately 1.75" x 1" x 2.5" tall.

                                      Native American Dance Shield May 21

                                      Native American Dance Shield
                                      Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                      •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                      •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                        A Native American dance shield featuring stretched hide decorated with painted details, draped red fabric, feathers and red beads. Some of the feathers are worn and discolored as photographed. Measures approximately 17.5" x 26.5" overall.

                                        NWC Pine Needle Woven Jar & Trinket Box May 21

                                        NWC Pine Needle Woven Jar & Trinket Box
                                        Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction

                                        •   Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
                                        •   Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
                                          A woven trinket box with an intricate lid and red fabric interior. Plus a small woven basket with as spiral design and a tapered neck. The trinket box measures approximately 6.5"  in diameter x 2.5" tall.

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