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Fossil Ivory Hawk Carving
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Carved ivory hawk with etched and scrimshaw details, on a rectangular ivory slab, signed illegibly on bottom. Measures approximately 1.5" x 2.5" x 2" tall.
Carved Eagles on Wooden Base
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
A sculpture featuring a pair of carved eagles with deeply incised details, each perched on a branch. The piece is mounted upon a dark stained wooden base with waterfall-routed edge. Measures approximately 3" x 2.25" x 3.75" tall.
Nan Dan Meteorite
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
An authentic meteorite sourced from Nan Dan, Guangxi Province, China. It was found and recovered in 1961. It weighs 40.5 grams and comes in packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity. This example measures approximately 4.5" x 3" x 2".
Alaskan Native Hand Drums
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Pair of traditional Alaskan Native ceremonial hand drums crafted from what is likely rawhide with wooden frames, one with a wooden handle, the other with an antler handle. The larger has a formline designed wolf painted on the face of the drum, signed ‘J.B.’ of Noorvik, Alaska. Both show wear commensurate with use, including torn batter heads, as photographed. Larger measures approximately 18" x 1.75" x 22.75" tall, including the handle.
Vintage Collectibles & Trinkets
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Various collectible pieces and home goods, most vintage or antique, consisting of The Altar of the Household by the Reverend Dr. Harris, coffee and cigarette tins, Jim Beam decanter, trinket dish, what appears to be petrified wood, reciprocal slider rulers, and a box of trinkets including multiple magnifying glasses, shears, padlock, drafting tools and more. Most items show wear commensurate with age and use, the book has some foxing to pages. Largest item measures approximately 12.25" x 10" x 2.5" 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.
Woven Trinket Boxes w/ Birch Bark, Porcupine Quills, Glass Beads, Caribou Antler & More
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Two woven trinket boxes with dyed accents, glass bead and caribou antler accents. Plus a round birch bark box with natural and porcupine quills. The round box measures approximately 5" in diameter x 2" tall.
Two Pairs of Yup'ik Dance Fans
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Two pairs of traditional Alaskan Native fur dance fans with coiled colored grass centers and handles. The fur is slightly matted or thinning as photographed. Largest fan measures approximately 5.5" x 4.5".
Carved Ivory Puffins
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Pair of painted puffins, carved from ivory, one on a soapstone cabochon base with felt bottom. It measures approximately 2.25" x 1.5" x 1.5" tall.
Trilobite Fossil Specimens
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Five trilobite specimens displaying attractive color striations and hues. The largest specimen measures approximately 8" x 4" x 2.5".
Eskimo Harpoon and Spear Artifacts
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Seven Eskimo weapon and tool artifacts, the vast majority being sections of harpoons/spears. Largest measures approximately 5.75" in length.
Vintage Fuel Cans
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Two vintage fuel cans, one blue and one of an undetermined color; both have significant rust and wear commensurate with use. Each measures approximately 12" x 6" x 19" 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.
Ivory Sea Otter & Pup - Jim Bell
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Carved ivory sea otter with pup on its belly and baleen inlay; bottom is signed ‘JSB’. Measures approximately 2.25".
Tiffany-Style Table Lamp
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Tiffany-style lamp with a stained glass shade with an Art Nouveau-inspired bronze finish base. Its power cord has been repaired with electrical tape in multiple spots, so it is untested. Measures approximately 12" in diameter x 19" tall.
Ivory & Baleen Common Mures Rookery Diorama
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Small diorama depicting two ivory roosts with carved and painted common mures with egg nests, both mounted on a rectangular baleen slab. Birds have been affixed with glue, as there is residue. No artist's signature is readily visible. Measures approximately 4.5" x 2.5" x 3" tall.
Alaskan Native Fur Dolls
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Pair of traditional Alaskan Native dolls crafted from various furs, leather, and felt with seed bead details. The fur is very loose and is thinning. The doll stands are not included; larger doll measures approximately 8" x 10" tall.
Carved Ivory & Bone Whales on Ivory Base
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Four-piece figurine consisting of a walrus ivory (secondary dentine) base surrounded by three carved whales of ivory and bone, each attached by a baleen rod; bottom is initialed D.U. for Davis Uglowook (b.1968) of Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Measures approximately 3.5" x 2.5" x 2.5" tall.
Natural Quartz Stone
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
A natural quartz rock sample with rough edges, Measures approximately 9" x 8" x 8" tall.
Collector's Knife & First Day of Issue Covers w/ Gold Stamps
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Souvenir pocket knife with wood and brass-type handle in a wooden case, along with an uncounted number of First Day of Issue covers with replica stamps, many in 22-karat gold, all appearing postmarked in the late 1980s. At least one has light wear, as does the box housing the knife, which measures approximately 5.5" x 4.5" x 1.25" tall.
Fossilized Walrus Ivory w/ Scrimshaw
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Beautiful scrimshaw walrus ivory specimen mounted on a fossilized walrus ivory slab. No artist's signature is readily visible. Measures approximately 1.25" x 1.25" x 2.75" tall.
Fashion Jewelry w/ Yup'ik Game Ball
Auction: May 2025 Curiosities Auction
- Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (Start)
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (End)
Fashion necklaces, bracelets, watches, earrings, and more, all housed in two jewelry boxes as shown. Also includes a Yupik game ball with felt and fur accents. The largest jewelry box measures approximately 10" x 8.5" x 6" tall.