A few examples of appraisal values for
ALASKAN IVORY CARVINGS

• ALASKAN ESKIMO AND SEAL IVORY TUSK
  ALASKAN ESKIMO AND SEAL IVORY TUSK CARVINGCarved from walrus tusk with scrimshaw features, carving depicts an Eskimo with baby seal. Carving measures 2 7/8" long x 1 5/8" tall x 1 5/8" deep. PLEASE NOTE: This is antique, pre-ban ivory and can be shipped only where allowed by law. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Alaskan Carved Walrus Ivory Figures
  Alaskan Carved Walrus Ivory Figures lot of 4 includes a small bowl with ptarmigan Nugget Shop label on base length 4.25 in.; PLUS a carving of the Virgin Mary height 4.25 in.; PLUS a carving of a penguin height 3.75 in.; AND a painted bone totem hight 5 in.early 20th century Condition: Penguin with chipped beak; rest with expected wear else excellent.
• INUIT ESKIMO CARVED IVORY BEAR
  INUIT ESKIMO CARVED IVORY BEAR ON ROCK SCULPTUREMammoth bone ivory sculpture of Kodiak bear on rock. Signed by Native American, Dale Hanson, Sitka Alaska 1984 on base. Driftwood carving is loose from rock. From a collection of Inuit and Northwest Coast items. See photos for more details on condition. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq
  ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq Palituq Clyde River Nunavut Canada (born 1944) created in 2000 from ancient whalebone vertebrae depicting walruses flanking a human face with inserted bone tusks cert. of authenticity 13 3/8'' tall 22 7/8'' wide
• ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq
  ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by Kalluq Palituq Clyde River Nunavut Canada (born 1944) created in 2000 from ancient whalebone vertebrae depicting walruses flanking a human face with inserted bone tusks cert. of authenticity 13 3/8'' tall 22 7/8'' wide
• Eskimo Ivory Carvings lot of 5
  Eskimo Ivory Carvings lot of 5 including a bear length 5 in.; PLUS a lidded box with seal handle and male and female portraits on side height 3 in. x width 2 in.; PLUS a decorated cup height 1.75 in. x length 2.75 in.; PLUS a seal length 3.5 in.; AND a walrus length 5 in.20th century
• WHALEBONE CARVING Alaska Portrait
  WHALEBONE CARVING Alaska Portrait Carving in whalebone with ivory eyes and teeth, from Point Lay, Alaska. 5 1/2" tall.
• A SELECTION OF INUIT CARVINGSA
  A SELECTION OF INUIT CARVINGSA SELECTION OF INUIT CARVINGS Alaskan (Reindeer People), c. 1900, walrus ivory. Six (6) decorative carvings, each mounted to an ivory base: a seal hunter dragging a kill, an ice fisher, three of seals, and one of a fox. Together with a painted lure with an unusual pattern of weights. Hunter: 3 x 5 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (7.6 x 14.6 x 3.2 cm.) Ex Iowa Wesleyan University collection; Gift of Dorothy M. Russell, Nome, AK, Iowa Wesleyan alum and purportedly one on the four-nurse team who supported Dr. Curtis Welch during the Nome Diphtheria epidemic of 1925 Condition: The ice fisher with detached fish, likely missing a rod to attach to the fishing line, meant to be held in the hand. The fox piece is lacking a mount to a peg atop the tree-trunk-like structure. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Reference to condition written, oral or within a condition report shall not be regarded as a full account of condition and may not include all defects, alterations, or restorations. Absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is flawless or lacking imperfections or damage. Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Returns shall not be accepted on the basis of condition.
• COLLECTION OF 16 ALASKAN INUIT
  COLLECTION OF 16 ALASKAN INUIT IVORY FIGURES: Carved figures, most appear to be walrus ivory, to include 1) 2 Seals 1 3/4'' long, note eye on one. 2) Bird 2 1/8'' high. 3) Bird 1 3/4'' high. 4) Water buffalo signed RB Kokuluk 1 1/4'' long. 5) 2 small polar bears 7/8'' long. 6) Seal affixed to flat piece of tusk 2 5/8'' long. 7) 2 Walrus 2 1/8'' long, note tusks. 8) Bird 1 3/4''. 9) Polar bear, flat on one side, 1 5/8'' long. 10) 3 totem necklace figures, largest 1 3/4'' long. 11) Puffins affixed to stone and ivory base, 2 1/8'' h.CONDITION: International shipping is not available on this item. Must be shipped within the u.s..
• TWO CARVINGS. Twentieth century.
  TWO CARVINGS. Twentieth century. Eskimo ivory carvings. Tusk with hunters in kayak chasing walrus. Glued repair. 10''l. And a pipe holder with woman fishing 5 1/2''l.
• ESKIMO INUIT CARVED IVORY POLAR
  ESKIMO INUIT CARVED IVORY POLAR BEAR & SEALVintage Alaskan hand carved ivory sculpture of a polar bear and seal, unsigned. Base measures approx. 2" long. From a collection of Inuit and Northwest Coast items. See photos for more details on condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• TWO IVORY CARVINGS. Inuit 1st
  TWO IVORY CARVINGS. Inuit 1st half-20th century. Diorama with polar bear and walrus 8''l. and seal 4''l. Ivory cannot be shipped outside of the United States.
• A Fine Ivory Inuit CarvingFinely
  A Fine Ivory Inuit CarvingFinely carved to depict a bear and seal with painted elements very well carved and polished probably done by an accomplished artist. Appears to be signed to bottom of base illegibly. Circa early 20th century. 2.5'' H x 5.75'' L. Private collection Oxford Mi.
• 3 Eskimo Carvings Ivory with Polar
  3 Eskimo Carvings Ivory with Polar Bearand cub 1-1/2'' x 2-3/4'' smaller dog with fish and jade bird
• Inuit Ivory Carving of Figures
  Inuit Ivory Carving of Figures with Polar BearDepicting several figures mounted on a tusk in a hunting scene Inuit hunter with spear along with his dog face off a standing bear there is also a moveable seal popping his head through a hole in the ice very fine detail to carving bear's tongue is painted red signed on bottom ''John I. Pullock Sunarit 'C' 73 '' with paper tag to bottom stating Authentic Native Handcraft from Alaska 4'' H x 7'' L circa 20th century good condition.Provenance: Property of Saginaw MI lady.
• SELECTION OF INUIT CARVINGSSELECTION
  SELECTION OF INUIT CARVINGSSELECTION OF INUIT CARVINGS Alaskan (Reindeer People), c. 1900, walrus ivory. Nine (9) total articles of ivory, scrimshaw work, letter openers, a wooden paddle, and a fragment of petrified antler. Longest: 7 in. (17.8 cm.) Ex Iowa Wesleyan University collection; Gift of Dorothy M. Russell, Nome, AK, Iowa Wesleyan alum and purportedly one on the four-nurse team who supported Dr. Curtis Welch during the Nome Diphtheria epidemic of 1925 Condition: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion, and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Reference to condition written, oral or within a condition report shall not be regarded as a full account of condition and may not include all defects, alterations, or restorations. Absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is flawless or lacking imperfections or damage. Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Returns shall not be accepted on the basis of condition.
• INUIT IVORY CARVINGS THOMAS COATESThree
  INUIT IVORY CARVINGS THOMAS COATESThree pieces of carved walrus ivory. Man with drum, seated on wood base signed around the edge Thomas Coates Barrow Alaska July 2003. The second carving of a polar bear gripping a seal, unsigned, The third depicting an adult and baby wooly mammoth,mounted on wood with what appears to be a fragment of mammoth tusk or tooth. Man with drum approx. 4"L x 3-1/4"H, polar bear approx. 2-3/4"H, 3-1/2"L x 3"H. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• COLLECTION INUIT CARVED IVORY AND
  COLLECTION INUIT CARVED IVORY AND BONE OBJECTS. Including sunglasses figure of hunter carved whalebone with tiny ivory birds canoe with stone hunter and seal needle case and children's toy - 14 3/4 in. long canoe.
• INUIT CARVING BY DENNIS PUNGOWIYI
  INUIT CARVING BY DENNIS PUNGOWIYI Yuit (Siberian Yu'pik) of the Qiwaghmilt Clan, Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, North Bering Sea, Alaska. Carving of a Seal in walrus ivory with baleen spots, on a section of walrus bone, initialed, 1 1/2" x 4 3/4" x 3". Good condition.
• INUIT WHALEBONE & IVORY BIRDS PERCHING
  INUIT WHALEBONE & IVORY BIRDS PERCHING ON CLIFF CARVING...Native American / First Nations, Northwest Coast United States, Alaska or Canada, Inupiaq/Inuit people, ca. mid-20th century CE. Hand-carved walrus ivory birds perched on a whale bone cliff face. Miniature animal carvings were traditionally used as amulets to help hunters and small scenes often portrayed the environment the animals lived in. Cliffside bird colonies were an important seasonal food source for Indigenous arctic peoples, nearly everyone who was able to would climb to collect eggs and nesting birds, and large nets were used to harvest incoming birds. Size: 4" L x 2.5" W x 4.5" H (10.2 cm x 6.4 cm x 11.4 cm) This is an ESA antique exempt piece of ivory and cannot be sold internationally or to anyone residing in the states of California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. We guarantee that the piece was made prior to 1972. Provenance: private Greenwood Village, Colorado, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #178808 Condition: Natural bone ossification and some flaking when handled. Intact and great condition. Unsigned.
• Inuit Ivory Carving of Two Seals
  Inuit Ivory Carving of Two Seals on StoneTwo finely carved seals facing one another on a stone that resembles antler 1.5'' H x 6'' L circa 20th century good condition.Provenance: Property of Saginaw MI lady.
• THREE INUIT WALRUS IVORY & WHALEBONE
  THREE INUIT WALRUS IVORY & WHALEBONE CARVINGSThree Inuit walrus ivory and whalebone carvings of hunters and bears, the largest signed "Gabe Muktoyuk", bears signed "RKS Wales, Alaska", smallest signed "JK Saclamana King Island AK". 2 1/4" high, 2 2/3" long to 4" high, 4 1/2" wide. Condition: Condition: information and/or statements of condition are not included in auction item descriptions. Any condition information which may be included is for information purposes only and may not be relied upon as the equivalent of a formal Condition: Report. Condition: Reports must be requested in writing, and will be provided in writing.”
• TWO INUIT WALRUS IVORY & BONE SCRIMSHAW
  TWO INUIT WALRUS IVORY & BONE SCRIMSHAW CARVINGSTwo Inuit walrus ivory and bone carvings depicting hunters with seals, one initialed "RKS Alaska." 2 1/2" high, 4 1/2" long to 3 1/2" high, 4 3/4" long. Condition: Condition: information and/or statements of condition are not included in auction item descriptions. Any condition information which may be included is for information purposes only and may not be relied upon as the equivalent of a formal Condition: Report. Condition: Reports must be requested in writing, and will be provided in writing.”
• (2) VINTAGE INUIT ESKIMO CARVED
  (2) VINTAGE INUIT ESKIMO CARVED IVORY FIGURINESTwo hand carved sculptures. 1) owl 2 7/8" tall, signed AHS. 2) Eagle or hawk 2 7/8" tall, signed AG. From a collection of Inuit and Northwest Coast items. See photos for more details on condition. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• VINTAGE ESKIMO INUIT CARVED IVORY
  VINTAGE ESKIMO INUIT CARVED IVORY POLAR BEARVintage hand carved ivory sculpture of a Alaskan polar bear, signed, Victor McNeil. Bear measures 3 1/8" tall. From a collection of Inuit and Northwest Coast items. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Alaskan Native Carved Figures 20th
  Alaskan Native Carved Figures 20th century lot of 5, includes a figure of a polar bear, a walrus, a seal toggle, a gavel in the form of a seal, and a narrow bone implement longest 12 inches Length 12 inches.
• Alaskan Native Carved Figures 20th
  Alaskan Native Carved Figures 20th century lot of 5, includes a figure of a polar bear, a walrus, a seal toggle, a gavel in the form of a seal, and a narrow bone implement longest 12 inches Length 12 inches.
• RARE INUIT CARVED BODKIN OR AWL19th
  RARE INUIT CARVED BODKIN OR AWL19th CenturyProbably fossilized walrus ivory. Notched top two pierced holes in upper shaft and stylistic carved decoration. Appears to have considerable age. Length 4.Ex Collection: Rear Admiral John Lowe.''
• (4) Alaska & Canadian items, c/o
  (4) Alaska & Canadian items, c/o Pacific Carvings carved wood whale figure by Terry J Woodall (12-3/4" l x 6-1/2" h), (2) Eskimo figurines made in British Columbia, "Denali Back Country Lodge Fall 1999 Denali Alaska"
• Alaskan Souvenir Pieces lot of
  Alaskan Souvenir Pieces lot of 4 including a soapstone carved walrus paperweight signed J. Akpik  height 1.5 in.; PLUS two carved wooden paddles depicting totem poles and other northwest scenes lengths 10 in. and 11.75 in.; AND a fossilized ivory bag handle which has been enhanced length 6.25 in. mid - third quarter 20th century Condition: Bag handle has enhanced surface design possibly a reproduction.
• VINTAGE ESKIMO WALRUS IVORY CARVING.Vintage
  VINTAGE ESKIMO WALRUS IVORY CARVING.Vintage Eskimo Walrus Ivory Carving. Dog sled team and driver. 7-1/4"l. Condition: : Very good with minor age lines. Condition: Condition: : Very good with minor age lines.
• A COLLECTION OF INUIT CARVINGS
  A COLLECTION OF INUIT CARVINGS INCLUDING STEATITEThe collection of carvings pays homage to the animals of Alaska as shown from walrus tusk, steatite and Tagua Nut.Measures from 0.75 to 3.25 inches tall.Very good condition.Provenance: The Susan Koehn Estate Trust Newton, Kansas
• IVORY CARVING ESKIMO HUNTER WITH
  IVORY CARVING ESKIMO HUNTER WITH SPEARIvory Inuit hunter with spear. Signed on foot Teddy Pullock. Sculpture measures 3" tall. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• THREE WHALEBONE INUIT CARVED FIGUREScomprising:
  THREE WHALEBONE INUIT CARVED FIGUREScomprising: carved ivory tupilaq spirit figure, with acrylic and metal wire stand, 5 in.; primitive antler and twine spirit figure, movable arms and legs, 4 in.; carved antler figure, 4-1/2 in. Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. A tupilaq is a type of avenging spirit found within Greenlandic Inuit religious practice. Originally created and used by shamans, tupilaqs were created using various materials, including bone, hair, skin, etc. Today, carved bone and ivory examples can be found and comprise an important part of Inuit art. Condition: scattered surface scratches, areas of discoloration, residue buildup
• COLLECTION OF INUIT IVORY CARVINGS:
  COLLECTION OF INUIT IVORY CARVINGS: To include carved model of a fox (1 1/2'' h. x 4 1/4'' x 1 1/2'') carved Billiken figure (2 1/2'' h.) 5 piece fish spread set with carved fox figure on handles of knives (knives 6 3/8'' l. fork 6 1/4'' l.)CONDITION: Note repair to fork and one knife. These items cannot be shipped outside the US please check local laws before bidding.
• VINTAGE ESKIMO INUIT CARVED IVORY
  VINTAGE ESKIMO INUIT CARVED IVORY POLAR BEARVintage Alaskan hand carved ivory sculpture of a polar bear, signed Justin Tiulana. Bear measures approx. 3 3/4" long. From a collection of Inuit and Northwest Coast items. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.