A few examples of appraisal values for
ALASKAN IVORY CARVINGS

• ALASKAN ESKIMO AND SEAL IVORY
  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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• INUIT ESKIMO CARVED IVORY BEAR ON
  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.
• 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.
• 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 ALASKAN IVORY AND
  COLLECTION OF ALASKAN IVORY AND SCRIMSHAW: To include 1) Hawaiian scrimshaw whales tooth with whaling scene, signed Saphore '71. Tooth measures 5 1/2'', affixed to frame, 5 1/2'' x 7 1/2'' x 2''. 2) Alaskan scrimshaw whale tooth featuring Inuit hunting seals. Unsigned. 3 3/4'' l. 3) Small scrimshaw tooth featuring clipper ship, signed HK. 2'' long, affixed to base. 4) Carved walrus, 2'' l. 5) Carved Inuit in boat on seal hunt with spear and paddle, illegibly signed Mike ??? Jr., Nome AK. 3 1/8'' l.CONDITION: This item can only be shipped within the U.S.
• TWO INUIT WALRUS IVORY & BONE
  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.”
• INUIT IVORY CARVINGS THOMAS
  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.
• TWO IVORY CARVINGS: an American
  TWO IVORY CARVINGS: an American carved whale's tooth with scrimshaw depicting seal and salmon on ice floe on one side a polar bear on the other length 3.37''; plus a Chinese opium long spoon funnel and stand in fitted case. The pieces are in good condition with light wear throughout the tooth has a few hairline cracks.
• 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
• Inuit Ivory Carving of Figures with
  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.
• 3 Eskimo Carvings Ivory with
  3 Eskimo Carvings Ivory with Polar Bearand cub 1-1/2'' x 2-3/4'' smaller dog with fish and jade bird
• WHALEBONE CARVING Alaska Portrait
  WHALEBONE CARVING Alaska Portrait Carving in whalebone with ivory eyes and teeth, from Point Lay, Alaska. 5 1/2" tall.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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..
• SELECTION OF INUIT
  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.
• VINTAGE ESKIMO WALRUS IVORY
  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.
• 4pc Alaskan Inuit Animal Carvings
  4pc Alaskan Inuit Animal Carvings on Slabs- largest 3.5''
• ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by
  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
• TWO IVORY PIECES. Most likely
  TWO IVORY PIECES. Most likely Inuit 20th century. One is a polychrome scrimshaw tusk with scenes of hunters and caribou sled racing 9 3/4''l. The other is a carving of a dog sled with leather harnesses. One piece missing. 6''l. Condition reports are available on all items. Please note: unless a condition report is requested we do not post detailed condition information about each item sold. If you choose to bid without requesting a condition report you are accepting the item ''as-is'' with no gaurantees.
• ESKIMO CARVING - 'Animals' by
  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
• FOUR INUIT CARVED OBJECTS
  FOUR INUIT CARVED OBJECTS Includes an antler carved section with seal relief, a piece of walrus ivory with Arctic animals, a carved billiken, and a King Island walrus Ivory chain with a fish and seal, original price tag still attached.
• THREE INUIT WALRUS IVORY &
  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.”
• 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.
• (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 4
  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.
• 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.
• (4) VINTAGE ESKIMO INUIT CARVED
  (4) VINTAGE ESKIMO INUIT CARVED IVORY FIGURINESFour ivory carved figurines: 1) Moose 3 1/2" x 2" signed Don Savage. 2) Grizzly bear pendant 2 1/4" unsigned. 3) Alaskan Malamute or Husky 2 3/4" base, signed J.J. Elliott Y.T. (Yukon Territory). 4) Polar bear with cub 2 5/8" long signed. 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.
• (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.
• Inuit Ivory Carving of Two Seals on
  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.
• INUIT WHALEBONE & IVORY BIRDS
  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.
• FOUR CARVED INUIT MARINE IVORY
  FOUR CARVED INUIT MARINE IVORY BOXES20th century, comprising: box with incised decoration of a shoe on one side and a bird on the other, lid with carved walrus, 4 x 2-7/8 in.; cylindrical box with carved animal face, lid with carved fish, 3-7/8 x 2-3/8 in.; urn shaped box, lid with carved walrus, 3-1/8 x 2 in.; box with incised decoration of a bird on one side and a mouse on the other, lid with carved caribou and attached thread, 3 x 2-7/8 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. Condition: slight scratching and surface accretion
• 2pc Alaskan Inuit Billiken
  2pc Alaskan Inuit Billiken Scrimshawed Carvings 4'' Approx.