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Whale Baleen Fronds w/ Scrimshaw Designs
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Three examples of whale baleen fronds scrimshawed with figural and symbolic imagery including a wide piece with whale hunters in a umiak, marked en verso c.2007 by Carlson Segeven of Barrow, Alaska. Also includes two longer pieces one with whale hunters and a bear, and one with whale hunters and birds, the latter signed by Ahtuangaruak. The shorter, taller piece measures approximately 11" x 4.5" tall.
Fur Rendezvous Belt Buckles w/ 28x Fur Rondy Buttons
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Twenty-eight Fur Rondy buttons, including repeats, from years 1979 to 1998, along with two belt buckles, one dated 1992 and one undated, but attributed to 1976; the larger measures approximately 3.5" x 2.25" tall.
Walrus Ivory & Antler Bolo Tie w/ Black Cord
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Bolo tie crafted with a carved ivory crab and wood slide clip, and antler aiguillettes. Slide has some discoloration as photographed, and is mounted upon a braided nylon cord which measures approximately 37" in length.
Red Fox Fur Pelt
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
An intact red fox fur pelt with front and back legs included. Measures approximately 15" x 49" long.
Glass Insulators & Sculptures
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Vintage, possibly antique, insulators, including a Canadian W.G.M. Co. purple glass insulator, Hemingray Mickey Mouse insulator in a unique marbled green glass, three radio strain insulators, and a unique industrial sculpture consisting of screws on glass with colored marble-like finials. The Mickey Mouse insulator measures approximately 4.25" x 3.5" x 5" tall.
Ivory, Fur & Leather Dolls - B.L. Pushruk
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Handcrafted Alaskan native dolls, each signed on the soles by Teller, Alaska artist B.L. Pushruk, including a 'packing doll' or mother with a baby on its back and a single figure, all featuring carved and scrimshaw ivory faces wearing parkas and mukluks crafted mainly from seal fur with various other types of fur ruffs and trim. There are leather accents on the mukluks, on the belt, and on the basket one is carrying; the other is carrying an ivory harpoon. The largest doll measures approximately 5.5" x 9.5" tall.
Walrus Ivory Crabs - Norbert Thomas & Other
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Two carved walrus ivory crabs, one large and one small. The larger example is signed on the underside of a leg by Iñupiaq artist Norbert Thomas of King Island, Alaska. Largest measures approximately 6" x 4.75" x 1.25" tall.
A Scrimshaw Walrus Skull & Tusk Mount
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
An Alaskan walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) skull and tusk mount, featuring a matched pair of natural tusks with single black scrimshaw image depicting an Alaska Native man on the outer side of each tusk. The tusks are removable from the skull, which retains five original teeth along the upper dental arch. The entire piece is mounted on a beveled hardwood backing board with a medium oak grain. Measures approximately 13"" x 7" x 34" tall overall. Note: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.
Walrus Ivory Bison Herd - Norbert Thomas
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A herd of walrus ivory musk oxen, one large and two small, each enhanced with baleen eyes. The largest is signed on the underside by Iñupiaq artist Norbert Thomas of King Island, Alaska. Largest measures approximately 3.25" x 1.25" x 2" tall.
Walrus Ivory & Baleen Floral Panel Bracelet
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A bracelet crafted from ten panels of fossilized walrus ivory, five panels cut to display the interior secondary dentine layer and five panels carved in the shape of a flower with inlaid baleen center. The alternating panels are mounted on two lengths of stretch cord and, combined, designed to fit a wrist measuring approximately 6.5" in circumference.
Walrus Ivory Bison Herd - Norbert Thomas & Robert Kokuluk
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A herd of walrus ivory musk oxen, one large, one medium, and one small, each enhanced with baleen eyes. The largest is signed on the underside by Iñupiaq artist Norbert Thomas of King Island, Alaska. The smallest, of fossilized ivory, is signed by Iñupiaq artist Robert Kokuluk (1952-2018). Largest measures approximately 2.25" x 1" x 1.5" tall.
Brass Collection - Candlestick Holders & More
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Collection of mostly brass decor pieces, including fourteen candlestick holders in various styles and sizes, and a wall-mounting card or mail box. Some candles have wax residue and show overall surface wear. The double-armed candelabra measures approximately 6.5" x 3.75" x 9" tall.
Roger Walluk Ink Drawing on Rabbit Hide
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A hand-drawn Alaskan wildlife scene, created with pen and ink on a white rabbit hide signed by Alaska artist Roger Walluk (1953-2022) of Nome, Alaska, and dated c.1999. Measures approximately 9" x 13.5" long.
16x Walrus Ivory & Bone Artifacts - Tool w/ Finger Grooves & More
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Sixteen aged walrus ivory and bone artifacts varying shapes, sizes, and materials including an artifact with finger grooves accompanied by a rectangular five-hole bone artifact. Also includes a fossilized walrus ivory fastener, plus cream-colored oval piece of fossilized walrus ivory, and more as photographed. The rectangular piece of bone with four holes measures approximately 2.25" x 0.25" x 4.5" high.
Walrus Ivory Letter Opener & Hatchet w/ Antler Handle
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A hatchet featuring a handle crafted from a section of antler accompanied by a walrus ivory letter opener featuring a scrimshaw pattern. The letter opener measures approximately 7.75" in total length with a 5.25" blade.
Walrus Ivory & Antler Cross Sections, Canine Tooth Pendant & More
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Three horizontal slices of walrus ivory with visible secondary dentine, accompanied by a fossilized canine tooth pendant. Also includes a bone fragment shaped like a hook, a cut section tentatively identified as antler, plus hollow cylinder, and more as photographed. The triangular piece measures approximately 3.75" x 0.25" x 1.25" high.
Farm Animal Decor & Kitchen Goods
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Farm animal themed decor, with some vintage pieces, including salt and pepper shakers, pitcher, cheese knife set, coat hanger, cream pitcher and lidded sugar bowl set, Westmoreland milk glass covered candy dish, butter dish, woven trivet, wicker basket, and more. Some items show wear commensurate with use; the largest measures approximately 8" x 1" x 16" tall.
Walrus Ivory Raven on Tusk Base - Leonard Savage
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A carved and incised walrus ivory raven with open beak, painted with black ink and mounted upon a half-moon slice of walrus tusk; unsigned but very much in the style of Athabascan artist Leonard Savage (b.1975), originally from Holy Cross, Alaska. Measures approximately 1.5" x 1" x 2" tall.
Sterling Silver Rings w/ Ivory & Elbaite Stones
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Two sterling silver rings in sizes 8.75 and 9.5, including one with inlaid fossilized ivory (cracked as photographed) and one with cabochon-set green elbaite stone (cut shank, also as photographed). Total combined weight of 19.19 grams.
Walrus Ivory Watch Band
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A walrus ivory watch band with carved animal figures at the ends and in the center. The largest tile measures approximately 1" and the band measures approximately 7.5" long but has some stretch to it.




