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Pair of Yup’ik Coiled-Grass Dance Fans with Fur Borders
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A pair of Yup’ik women's dance fans with circular coiled-grass centers and woven loop handles. Pale pink and purple-brown dyed elements form concentric and spiral accents within the tightly worked coils. Long, pale gray-brown fur surrounds each center; the fur appears to be Arctic fox. Light wear is noted to the leather where the fur joins the grass. Each fan measures approximately 5 inches wide by 0.25 inch deep by 7 inches high.
12 Boxed Ulu & Stand Sets: Nine Bear-and-Salmon & Three Alaska Wild Skagway
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
Twelve Alaska souvenir ulu-and-stand sets with light wood handles. Nine have a bear holding a salmon etched on the blade and Alaska on the handle; three Alaska Wild examples have Skagway train designs on the handles and Alaska outlines on the blades. The gray packages identify Polar Bear Gifts as distributor, and the photographed package backs state Made in China. Staff records eleven sets as unopened and one opened for display. Packaging shows scuffs, creases and storage wear. Each box measures approximately 8 by 6 by 0.5 inches.
Three Italian Figural Reproductions After Rodin & Santini, Eleganza Ltd. Labels
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
Three cream-colored bonded-stone figural reproductions on rectangular black marble bases, with Eleganza Ltd., Seattle, and Imported from Italy labels. Two reproduce "The Eternal Idol" and "The Kiss" by Auguste Rodin (1840–1917); the third, "Pygmalion and Galatea", is after Amilcare Santini (1910–1975). The contrasting pale figures and dark, veined bases emphasize the intertwined poses. Surface marks and discoloration are visible on the figures, with scratches and edge wear to the bases and worn underside labels. The largest measures approximately 7 inches wide by 4.5 inches deep by 10 inches high. Note: This lot contains imagery that may include lightly clothed, partially nude, fully nude, sexually suggestive, or sexually explicit subjects and may be considered sensitive or offensive to some viewers.
NWC Style Carved & Painted Orca Rattle
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A Pacific Northwest Coast style orca rattle with a rounded head, a tall dorsal fin and a cord-wrapped handle ending in a carved tail fluke. Red, black, cream and muted green-blue painted details emphasize the eyes, nostrils, teeth and fin, with additional decoration on both faces of the tail. The bold facial modeling and long dorsal fin give the compact form its character. No artist's signature is readily visible, origin unknown, likely Indonesian. The painted surface shows wear and some fading, as photographed. The rattle measures approximately 13 inches long by 3.5 inches wide by 8 inches high.
Mexican ‘Circle of Friends’ Terracotta Candle Holder with Seven Figures
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
Seven terracotta figures stand with their arms linked around a central candle cup in this Mexican ‘Circle of Friends’ candle holder. Simple incised facial features and warm reddish-brown clay give the ring of figures an informal, expressive character. The open spaces between the bodies allow the central candlelight to show through when used with a suitable candle. Surface rubbing, pale deposits and fine lines are visible in the clay. The underside carries a handwritten commemorative inscription including ‘Casa Colibri’, ‘Cabo del Sol’ and ‘June 2005’. The holder measures approximately 10 inches in diameter.
Michael E. Scott Carved Stone Eagle Bust, Signed & Dated 1992
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A carved stone eagle bust by Alaska carver Michael E. Scott, with a strongly hooked beak, defined brow and closely layered feather details. The pale cream stone has subtle warm-toned variations, and the overlapping feathers give the sides and back a textured surface. The carving is inscribed ‘M. Scott 1992’ beneath the beak. Orange felt covers most of the underside and shows wear. The bust measures approximately 6 inches long by 4.5 inches wide by 5.25 inches high.
Patrick C. Sowle "Naweia (Peacemaker)" Dancer & Articulated Wood Raven Mask
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
The mixed-media soapstone dancer "Naweia (Peacemaker)" is by Patrick C. Sowle; "Naweia" and the date 2001 are incised beneath the base. The figure wears a red-and-blue felt blanket with iridescent button accents, a carved wooden hat and fur trim at the head and ankles, and holds two small paddles. Also included is an unsigned Northwest Coast-style wooden raven mask, painted black and red with natural wood accents and a hinged lower beak. Both open and closed positions are shown in the photographs. The reverse has an attached hanging fitting. The stone has small abrasions and surface marks, the fabric and fur show handling wear, and the raven has paint wear and edge scuffs. The raven mask measures approximately 6 inches long by 1.25 inches wide by 1.5 inches high.
Tactica K.220 Search & Rescue Knife and File-Blade Drop-Point Knife with Sheaths
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
Two fixed-blade knives with sheaths. The Tactica K.220 search-and-rescue knife has a black handle, a partially serrated blade with a blunt tip and a molded twist-lock sheath. It measures approximately 6.5 inches overall with a 2-inch blade. The second knife has a drop-point blade made from a steel file, retaining the file's toothed texture above the polished cutting bevel. Its cream-colored handle is tentatively identified as bone or antler; a stitched leather sheath is included. It measures approximately 8 inches overall with a 3.5-inch blade. Both knives show scratches and wear. The Tactica blade has extensive coating abrasion, and the leather sheath has scuffs and creasing.
Fossilized Mammoth Tusk Segment with Exposed Layered Ivory
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A curved segment of fossilized mammoth tusk with a dark, rough outer surface and pale ivory exposed within. The broken cross-sections reveal concentric layers, while the open, trough-like interior makes the tusk's structure particularly visible. Brown, gray and cream tones vary across the piece, contrasting the weathered exterior with the smoother inner surfaces. This is an incomplete tusk segment with extensive splitting, layered separation and irregular broken edges, as photographed. It measures approximately 11 by 10 by 4 inches and has a recorded weight of 1 pound, 12.8 ounces.
16" Walrus Oosik or Baculum, Mineralized
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A mineralized walrus baculum, commonly called an oosik, with an elongated, gently curved form and mottled tan and brown surface. One end has substantial surface loss exposing the porous interior, with additional cracks, small edge losses and weathering along the shaft. Measures approximately 16 inches long by 1.5 inches wide by 1.25 inches thick.
Chilean Cactus Rainstick with Multicolor Woven Band, 30 Inches Long
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A long Chilean cactus rainstick with a gently curved body, dark longitudinal grain and a narrow woven band in red, yellow, blue and purple. An underside label identifies Arte Indigena Imports, Inc., Tucson, Arizona, and a second label reads ‘Chile’. The sealed body is approximately 30 inches long and about 2 inches across at its wider end. The rain stick has cactus construction.
Wilbur Kuzuguk Whalebone & Antler Figures with Ivory Inlay, Initialed WK
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
Two mixed-material figures by Iñupiaq artist Wilbur Kuzuguk of Shishmaref, Alaska, each initialed WK near the lower reverse. The taller figure has a porous whalebone body, an ivory face, ivory-and-baleen circular inlays and two slender ivory projections at the top. It carries a removable wooden paddle and stands on a wood base. The smaller antler figure has two expressive ivory faces, incised body details and circular inlays, mounted on an antler slice. One face smiles while the other extends its tongue. Both show surface wear and discoloration. The taller figure has open recesses where some circular inlays appear to be missing. The smaller has a substantial vertical split running upward from its lower front, additional fine cracks and corrosion at the underside fastener. The taller figure measures approximately 2 by 2.75 by 9 inches high.
Hunting Scene Metal Relief Plaque, Egidio Casagrande Design
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A vertical brass-tone metal relief depicting a kneeling archer aiming a bow toward two leaping antelope. The design is by Italian sculptor Egidio Casagrande (1911–1962). An oval stamp and the number 189 appear on the reverse, with a hanging loop near the top. The surface has pronounced blue-green deposits, uneven patination, scratches and abrasions, with additional wear along the edges and reverse. Measures approximately 17.5 inches wide by 26.5 inches high.
Five Walrus Ivory Carvings: Bird, Whale, Two Horses & Detached Spade-Shaped Piece
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
Five small walrus ivory carvings comprising an upright bird with scrimshaw wing details, a whale with dark facial accents, two horses in raised-leg poses and a detached spade-shaped component. The pieces range from pale cream to warm yellow tones, with contrasting secondary dentine visible on the whale's underside. The bird has a substantial open split through its lower body and does not stand securely upright. The other carvings show scratches, discoloration and small surface irregularities; the spade-shaped piece has a rough, broken-looking narrow end. The bird is approximately 2 inches high.
Four Women's Wristwatches: Golf, Timex Q, Eterna-Matic & Benrus
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
Four women's wristwatches with contrasting case and bracelet designs. The Golf has an oval silver-tone case, geometric lugs and narrow link bracelet, with ‘17 Jewels’ on the dial. The Timex Q quartz watch has a rounded rectangular gold-tone case and expansion band. The Eterna-Matic has a round silver-tone case and mesh strap, while the Benrus pairs a dark dial with a gold-tone oval case and patterned bracelet. All four were untested at cataloging. Scratches and finish wear are visible, with pronounced dial discoloration on the Golf and Eterna-Matic; the Eterna-Matic case back is engraved ‘D.M.’. The Benrus measures approximately 6.5 inches in total length by 1 inch at its widest point.
Hasbro G.I. Joe Millennium Series Vietnam Pilot Figure with Accessories & Certificate
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A Hasbro G.I. Joe Millennium Series Collection Vietnam War U.S. Army 1st Aviation Brigade Pilot action figure in its molded plastic tray, with certificate paperwork. The certificate also identifies the 1st Air Cavalry Division, Sky Troopers, 1970, matching the diorama base. Accessories shown include a black cavalry hat, sunglasses, toy firearms, holster, boots and a helicopter-themed base with figure support. The outer cardboard box is missing. Staff found no visibly missing accessories in the tray. The tray shows scuffs, discoloration and edge wear. The packaging measures approximately 9.5 inches wide by 4.5 inches deep by 15.25 inches high.
12 Pocket Knives & Two Multi-Tools: Smith & Wesson, Gerber, Schrade, Cabela's & More
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
Twelve folding pocket knives and two compact multi-tools. The knives include a Smith & Wesson M&P with a partially serrated blade, a gold-tone eagle-decorated knife, an AccuSharp ParaForce, a pink folder, a blue camouflage Master USA, a Cabela's Pursuit, an orange-handled folder, a Schrade and a Gerber, plus three additional examples. The multi-tools have red Alaska souvenir and green Lynden handles. Blades and handles show scratches, finish wear, residue and scattered spotting or oxidation. Some cutting edges have wear and small nicks. The largest knife measures approximately 8.25 inches overall with a 3.5-inch blade.
Ninja Blast, Blast Max & BlendJet 2 Portable Blender Group with Extra Ninja Base
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A group of rechargeable personal blenders and components comprising a black-camouflage BlendJet 2, a blue Ninja Blast with blending vessel, a green Ninja Blast motor base with protective cap, and a gray-and-black Ninja Blast Max with vessel. The two standard Ninja Blast bases share one included blending vessel; the green base is not a complete additional blender. The BlendJet serial number is 5287023551. All four motor units were reported to power on at cataloging. This is a power-on check only. Surface wear and residue are visible. The largest unit measures approximately 3 inches across by 12 inches high.
Carved Bone Whale Relief, Attributed to Tim Henry
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
A whale carved in shallow relief across a curved section of bone, its outline following the material's rounded contour. A small dark eye and incised details stand out against the mottled tan surface. The underside is incised ‘Tim H’, supporting an attribution to Tim Henry of Brevig Mission, Alaska. The bone has a weathered surface, porous underside and irregular edges, with dark discoloration and scattered surface pits. The figure is carved from bone. The piece measures approximately 8 inches long by 4.75 inches wide by 2.25 inches high.
Two Miniature Stone & Feather Masks, One Signed ‘Tim’ and Attributed to Tim Henry
Auction: November 2026 Discovery Auction
- Monday, October 26, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026 (End)
Two miniature stone masks with open circular mouths, incised brows and linear cheek details. The darker mask has three feather clusters above its crown and a small magnet on the reverse, along with indistinct markings. The second has a mottled green-and-cream surface and a fuller arrangement of soft and patterned feathers. The marbled mask is signed ‘Tim’ on the reverse and has a small hanging loop; it is attributed to Iñupiaq artist Tim Henry of Brevig Mission, Alaska. The larger example measures approximately 1.5 inches wide by 1 inch deep by 4.25 inches high.

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