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Walrus Ivory Eagle Pendants & Figurines - Jim S. Bell & Others
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Four walrus ivory carved and incised eagle pieces, one with the integrated head of a woman, and two prepared as a pendant. The fossilized non-pendant eagle is marked under the jaw for "Alaska" and the transformation piece is signed by Alaskan artist Jim S. Bell (20th/21st Century); the latter measures approximately 1" x 0.75" x 2" tall.
Bill Sabo Watercolor Landscape
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A signed watercolor original painting depicting a group of white birch trees in a snowy forest setting with a soft blue-toned background by Alaska artist Bill Sabo (1946-2024), matted and framed. Measures approximately 17.5" x 14.5" overall.
Whale Bone, Ivory & Baleen Figurine - Edwin J. Weyionanna
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A carved whale bone figurine crafted with inlaid baleen and ivory accents throughout. It is signed by Iñupiaq artist Edwin J. Weyionanna (b.1965) of Shishmaref, Alaska on the underside and measures approximately 1.25" x 1" x 5" tall.
Vintage Uluit w/ Bone Handles
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Two vintage uluit featuring animal bone handles including one with a shorter axe-head-shaped blade. 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. Both show wear commensurate with age and use as photographed. The largest ulu measures approximately 4.25" x 2.5" high.
Walrus Ivory Scrimshaw Pendants & Slices - Fred Mayac & Carson Sockpick
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Three walrus tusk slices, each accented with black fisherman or lady portrait scrimshaw and added pendant bails; one is mounted upon a necklace chain as shown. All three are initialed "F.M." for Iñupiaq carver Fred Mayac (b.1966) of King Island, Alaska. An additional slice is accented with hunter scrimshaw and initialed "C.S." for Iñupiaq artist Carson Sockpick. Largest tusk slice measures approximately 2.75" x 1.75" tall and the necklace measures 18" in length.
Walrus Ivory Bear & Hunter Transformation Figure w/ Baleen Harpoon
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A walrus ivory transformation figure, accented with baleen, and depicting a polar bear on one end and a hunter with baleen harpoon on the other; harpoon is removable as photographed. Initialed "E.J.W." for Iñupiaq artist Edwin J. Weyionanna (b.1965) of Shishmaref, Alaska. Ivory portion measures approximately 6.25" x 1.25" x 1.25" tall without the harpoon in place.
Walrus Ivory Salmon, Snow Hare & Whale - Roberta Ningealook & Others
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Three walrus ivory figurines, one mineralized, depicting a salmon, a snow hare, and a whale. The snow hare is signed on the underside by Iñupiaq carver Roberta Ningealook of Shishmaref, Alaska, and measures approximately 1" x 0.25" x 2.5" tall.
Uluit w/ Walrus Ivory Handles - Iyahuk Ozenna
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Two uluit featuring walrus ivory handles including one crafted by Northwest Alaska Native artist Ron Iyahuk Ozenna (21st Century). 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 larger ulu crafted by Iyahuk Ozenna measures approximately 7" x 3.5" high.
Beaded Earrings, Ornaments, Keychains & More
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Three pairs of beaded dangle earrings on fishhook findings include a pair of mukluks, looped dangles, and floral star dangles. Also includes two fur and bead ornaments in the shape of mittens and mukluks, plus two round keychains with beaded flowers on a felt backing, a beaded woman in a kuspuk, miniature beaded moccasins, and a fur-ruffed face. The partial belt buckle cover measures approximately 3.5" x 2.75" tall.
Fossilized Walrus Ivory Panel Bracelet - Stanley Tocktoo
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A bracelet crafted from eleven panels of fossilized walrus ivory, each panel cut to display the interior secondary dentine layer as well as the outer bark. Signed on the inside by Iñupiaq artist Stanley (Atiitiga Qawiagraq) Tocktoo (20th/21st Century) of Shishmaref Alaska. The 1.25" tall panels are mounted on two lengths of stretch cord and, combined, designed to fit a wrist measuring approximately 8" in circumference.
A Large Antique Lingam Stone
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A large antique stone lingam in an elongated oval form, smoothly worked with a well-balanced, hand-shaped profile. The surface shows natural weathering, pitting, and areas of discoloration consistent with age and long-term exposure, giving it a strong, honest patina. It has a solid, substantial feel with a tactile finish that reflects intentional shaping rather than purely natural formation. Measures approximately 9" x 4" x 3" thick. Surface wear and minor imperfections throughout; no major structural damage observed.
Al Matlack Original Painting of Forest Fireweed
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A signed original piece of artwork depicting fireweed amidst birch trees in vibrant hues, signed in the bottom left corner by Stuart Allan "Al" Matlack (1944-2017), matted and framed under glass. The piece measures approximately 15.5" x 14.75" overall.
Original Painting of a Winter Landscape
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
An original impasto oil painting on canvas depicting a nighttime winter landscape with a central river flowing from snow-capped mountains by an unknown artist. The piece measures approximately 18" x 36".
Scrimshaw Tooth & Baleen Billiken Pendants
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
Four mineralized scrimshaw tooth Billikens pendants, 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, and has drilled holes at either the top or bottom. The largest Billiken measures approximately 1" x 1.75" tall.
Walrus Ivory & Baleen Arctic Animal Panel Bracelet - James Omiak, Sr.
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A bracelet crafted from twelve panels of walrus ivory and baleen, each wide ivory panel depicting Arctic animals carved in relief and accented with black scrimshaw; the ivory panels are separated by slightly smaller panels of polished baleen. Signed on the inside by Iñupiaq artist James Omiak, Sr. (1933-2021), originally of Little Diomede, Alaska. The panels are mounted on two lengths of stretch cord and, combined, designed to fit a wrist measuring approximately 7" in circumference.
Alexandra Sonneborn Pastel Landscape
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
An original soft pastel artwork featuring a rocky foreground with evergreen trees against a vast, somewhat overcast sky signed by Alaska artist Alexandra "Andy" Sonneborn (20th/21st Century), matted and framed. Measures approximately 18.5" x 24.5" overall.
Baleen Brooch w/ Pendants
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
An oval slice of baleen, crafted as a brooch, and two baleen pendants - one or irregular shape and one carved as a pierced spiral tube. One pendant appears to have once had an applied gold nugget that is no longer present. The pin measures approximately 1.75" x 1" tall.
Alaskan & American Native Handmade Goods
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
An assortment of Alaskan Native and Native American handmade goods, including a carved bodkin, a seal fur, leather, and beaver miniature mitten ornament, a carved wood specimen with seed bead tassels, and a sewing needle case with bone tube, hide thong, and trade bead and fur accents. It measures approximately 15.5" in length.
Al Matlack "Garden on Arapahoe Ave., Evening" Oil Painting
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
An original oil painting entitled "Garden on Arapahoe Ave., Evening" by artist Stuart Allan "Al" Matlack (1944-2017), framed under glass. The painting displays signs of craquelure as photographed. The piece measures approximately 26.5" x 26.5" overall.
Original Painting of a Desert Canyon
Auction: The James Kaiser Estate Auction
- Sunday, March 29, 2026 (Start)
- Sunday, April 5, 2026 (End)
A signed and framed original landscape painting depicting a vast desert canyon from an elevated position with clouds overhead, signed with a personalized note en verso by Ruthie. The piece measures approximately 18" x 30" overall.




