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Walrus Tusk w/ Walrus Portrait on Bone Fossilized Bone Base - Nick Evan
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A walrus tusk with relief-carved figurine depicting the head and shoulders of a Pacific walrus, accented with baleen eyes and mounted upon a bone base. Initialed N.E. for Yup'ik artist Nick Evan, originally from Tuntutuliak, Alaska. Measures approximately 3.25" x 1" x 8" tall.
Uluit w/ Walrus Ivory & Wood Handles
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Two uluit including one featuring a walrus ivory handle and another featuring a black wood handle. The ulu is a traditional knife used primarily by Alaska Native women for tasks ranging from skinning animals to cutting food. Its curved blade allows for efficient rocking motions, making it especially useful for slicing through fish, meat, and hides. The largest knife measures approximately 7.75" x 6" high.
Whale Bone & Baleen Polar Bear Carving
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Carved polar bear figurine crafted from bone featuring inlaid baleen eyes and nose. The backside of figure has indents, possibly making this piece a jawbone, where teeth once sat. It is initialed R on the underside; measures approximately 6.75" x 2.75" x 2.25" tall.
Scrimshaw Tooth & Baleen Billiken Figures
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Four mineralized scrimshaw tooth Billikens, mythical good-luck figures popular in mid-century Alaska and characterized by squat rounded bodies, large smiles, and exaggerated ears. "Rub his tummy, tickle his toes, he'll bring you good luck, as the story goes." Each is accented with a mix of inlaid baleen dots and black scrimshaw line art. The largest Billiken measures approximately 1" x 0.75" x 2" tall.
Walrus Tusk Musher & Husky Dog Diorama - Leonard Savage
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A highly detailed walrus ivory diorama depicting a musher standing upon the rear of his packed sled, led by a team of five husky dogs, all mounted on half of a walrus tusk, cut lengthwise. Initialed "L.S." on the underside by the Athabascan artist Leonard Savage (b.1975), originally from Holy Cross, Alaska. Measures approximately 5.25" x 1" x 1" tall.
Walrus Ivory & Baleen Panel Bracelet - Stanley Tocktoo
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A bracelet crafted from ten panels of walrus ivory and baleen, each panel inlaid with circles of the opposite material. Signed on the inside by Iñupiaq artist Stanley (Atiitiga Qawiagraq) Tocktoo (20th/21st Century) of Shishmaref Alaska. The panels are mounted on two lengths of stretch cord and, combined, designed to fit a wrist measuring approximately 8" in circumference.
Walrus Ivory Scrimshaw Belt Buckle, Pendant & Décor - Gene Angnaboogok & Others
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Collection of scrimshaw walrus ivory specimens including a piece depicting Canadian geese in flight, a belt buckle featuring an eagle bust, and a pendant with a gold-colored bolt ring featuring a compass, along with Canadian geese on one side and the face of a polar bear on the other. The pendant is signed and dated c.1995 by Iñupiaq carver Gene Rex Angnaboogok of Wales, Alaska. The largest measures approximately 3" x 2.25" tall.
Walrus Ivory Seal on Fossilized Base - Nahveenayuk
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A walrus ivory seal with scrimshaw details, mounted upon a fossilized base and signed illegibly by Iñupiaq artist Nahveenayuk from Wales, Alaska. Measures approximately 6" x 1" x 1.5" tall.
Birchwood Bowls
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Two hand-carved birch wood bowls, each formed from a single piece of wood and finished to highlight the natural grain and edge character. The larger bowl features a smooth, asymmetrical oval form with natural bark edge along the upper perimeter while the smaller bowl presents a more irregular rim. Both are signed on the underside by their artists and the larger bowl has a sizeable crack as photographed; larger bowl measures approximately 10.5" x 9.5" x 5" tall.
Ulu & C. Smith Letter Opener w/ Horn Handles & Whale Baleen Accents
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
An ulu and signed letter opener featuring a curved animal horn handle. The letter opener also features a walrus ivory blade and embedded whale baleen accents on the handle; it is signed on the blade near the handle by C. Smith. The letter opener measures approximately 8" x 1.5".
Vincent & Molly Tocktoo Antler & Seal Fur Dolls
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Three Alaskan Native dolls by Iñupiaq carvers and doll makers Vincent Tocktoo (1925-2021) and his wife Molly Tocktoo (1925-2010), crafted with carved caribou horn faces, wearing seal fur parkas and mukluks with other fur trim and leather details. The largest measures approximately 3" x 1.5" x 6.5" tall.
A St. Lawrence Island Walrus Tusk Adze Handle Artifact
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A large adze or similar tool handle crafted from a sizeable length of ancient mineralized walrus tusk. It measures approximately 1.5" x 2.5" x 13.25" in total length.
Whale Bone, Ivory & Baleen Dancer Figurine - Edwin J. Weyionanna
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Fossilized bone carving featuring inlaid baleen and ivory accents throughout; initialed E.J.W. on the underside, attributed to Iñupiaq artist Edwin J. Weyionanna (b.1965) of Shishmaref, Alaska. Measures approximately 3.5" x 2" x 7" tall.
Tlingit Barbie, Formline Boxes, Totems, Masks & More
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Handcrafted formline trinkets include a wooden mask, applied to a female doll wearing a red and black button blanket, a cedar trinket box with raven design painted upon the front, and a smaller hexagonal trinket box with hinged lid topped with a polychrome beaver mask; the latter is signed by Coast Salish artist Artie George (Canadian, b.1970) of Vancouver, British Columbia. Also includes a tall wooden totem with base, a small polychrome totem topped with an eagle, and a doll-size straw hat with brim. The large totem is marked on the underside for Authentic Alaska Craft in Ketchikan, and it measures approximately 3.5" x 2.5" x 13" tall.
Wooden Seal & Walrus Artwork - Jacob Evan
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Carved seal or walrus figurines resting on a piece of bark wood, one figure with the knubs of what appear to be tusks, along with incised marks across its back. Artwork is signed on the underside, appearing to be by Jacob Evan of Bethel, Alaska. A few seals have some water discoloration throughout. Full piece measures approximately 4" x 2" x 21" in total length.
PNW Coast Formline & Sterling Silver Southwestern Belt Buckles
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Sterling silver southwestern-style belt buckle with scalloped petal-like edges featuring a central ivory or bone specimen with scrimshaw canyon and desert landscape designs, initialed JT, and a symmetrical Pacific Northwest Coast formline design belt buckle with light surface wear or patina. Both appear to be vintage. The sterling buckle measures approximately 3.5" x 2.25" tall and has a total weight of 51.62 grams.
An Ancient Mineralized Walrus Tusk Section
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A sizeable portion of mineralized walrus tusk from St. Lawrence Island, it measures approximately 12.25" long.
Shannon Cartwright "Caribou Herd" Print
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A signed and numbered 56/100 print entitled "Caribou Herd" by Alaska artist Shannon Cartwright (20th/21st Century), matted and framed. Measures approximately 15.75" x 17.75" overall.
2003 Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck
Auction: April 2026 Consignment Vehicle Auction
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (Start)
- Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (End)
Year: 2003 Make: Dodge Model: Dakota Mileage: 150,968 VIN: 1D7HG48X63S269285 Drivetrain: 4x4 Engine: 3.9L V6 Transmission: Automatic Fuel: Gasoline Color: Green Title: Clean Registration: Expired Up for auction is a 2003 Dodge Dakota pickup truck presented in running and driving condition. The vehicle was towed to our facility; with a jump start, we were able to get the truck started and operating under its own power. It ran and drove around our lot at the time of intake. This Dakota is equipped with the 3.9L Magnum V6 engine producing approximately 175 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque, paired with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive (4WD). Built on a body-on-frame platform, the Dakota features independent front suspension, rear leaf springs, and was commonly equipped with four-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS). When properly equipped, this configuration can offer towing capabilities of up to approximately 6,000–6,700 lbs, depending on axle ratio and setup. The exterior presents in fair condition with typical wear and tear consistent with age and use, including minor dents, dings, scratches, and cosmetic imperfections throughout. The interior shows similar wear consistent with a 20+ year-old pickup, with visible use on seating surfaces, trim panels, and high-contact areas; one door has been replaced. Mechanically, the vehicle ran and drove for us and is equipped with an aftermarket security system, adding an extra layer of theft deterrence. As with any vehicle of this age, routine maintenance and deferred service items should be expected. This 2003 Dodge Dakota is being sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed or implied. Bidders are encouraged to review all available photos and inspect the vehicle in person prior to placing a bid. *This vehicle description is based on general observation and does not constitute a comprehensive inspection or guarantee of condition. Per our Bidding Terms & Conditions agreed to before bidding on this auction, it is the bidder's responsibility to confirm vehicle condition via an in-person preview prior to bidding. A preview appointment is available on this vehicle by contacting our office at 907.570.7050, or email Admin@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com at least 24 hours prior to the auction closing date. If an in-person preview is not possible, we can attempt to provide additional pictures or a virtual video preview, time permitting with advanced notice. All bids and sales are considered final.
Mammoth & Mastodon Ivory Panel Bracelet
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A bracelet crafted from ten graduated panels of fossilized mammoth and mastodon ivory. The 1" panels are mounted on two lengths of stretch cord and, combined, designed to fit a wrist measuring approximately 9" in circumference.




