New Year's Premier Auction 2024-01-07 Auction - 259 Price Results - Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals in AK
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James Kivetoruk Moses Large Whale Hunt SceneExceptional Nunivak Island Carved Walrus Tusk c.1900~Massive Ice Age Cave Bear Skull Fossil
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Anchorage, AK, United States
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New Year's Premier Auction

Highlights of this just over 250 lot auction include the largest private collection of artworks by James Kivetoruk Moses to ever come to auction after recently being discovered in a local estate in their original portfolio, fine original artworks by numerous Alaskan greats to include Sydney Laurence, George Ahgupuk, Byron Birdsall, Jon Van Zyle and many more, a large collection of Edward Curtis orotones and photogravures, fine Northwest Coast objects including an early Tlingit button blanket and contemporary carved cedar Raven helmet, numerous fine Alaska native ivory and scrimshaw objects, an exceptional circa 1900 museum quality Nunivak Island zoomorpohic carved walrus tusk, fine jewelry including a smattering of hefty gold nugget watches, gold coins, a 100 ozt. silver bar, fine electric guitars by Gibson and Fender, an impressive of airplane and helicopter ivory/baleen models by Al Kaloke, ancient fossils including a Pterandon dinosaur wing, massive ice age Cave Bear skull, Megalodon teeth, an African T-Rex tooth, and more, exceptional silver including a 19th century French ciborium, beautiful ladies and gents fur coats and parkas, and so much more! Don't miss this opportunity to acquire these exceptional treasures, everything opens at $5. We hope you can join us for an unforgettable auction experience on January 7th!
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George Ahgupuk Pen & Ink on Reindeer Skin: A original pen and ink on reindeer skin by the late Iñupiaq artist George Ahgupuk (1911-2001). The work depicts a musher with near-empty sled, led by his team of dogs across the frozen tundra. In
0001: George Ahgupuk Pen & Ink on Reindeer SkinEst. $300-$500
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Iñupiaq Baleen Basket - Point Hope: A contemporary baleen basket utilizing multi-colored strands of black and white baleen, topped with a carved walrus tusk bird figural and with signed tusk charger. Measures approximately 4" in
0002: Iñupiaq Baleen Basket - Point HopeEst. $300-$500
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18k Yellow Gold Floral Chandelier Earrings: A pair of lovely Indian-inspired chandelier earrings in 18 karat yellow gold, each with post back findings, floral design, and seven further dangles. Each earring measures approximately 2.5"
0005: 18k Yellow Gold Floral Chandelier EarringsEst. $300-$500
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80" Alaskan Brown Bear Taxidermy Rug: A lovely and well preserved taxidermy nose-to-tail brown bear rug with head aloft and open mouth; paws and claws are intact. The hide is protected by a double felt underlay in tan and dark brown. Rug
0007: 80" Alaskan Brown Bear Taxidermy RugEst. $800-$1,200
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Rie Muñoz "Iditarod Headquarters" Print: A signed and numbered 315/750 watercolor print c.1982 by Alaska Artist Rie Muñoz (1921-2015) entitled "Iditarod Headquarters". The work depicts a dozen onlookers and photographer watching
0009: Rie Muñoz "Iditarod Headquarters" PrintEst. $150-$250
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Yup'ik Shaman Spirit Mask: A minimalist polychromatic Yup'ik shaman spirit mask handcrafted from wood with double bentwood frame and sinew ties. A string loop is affix en verso for hanging; piece demonstrates some light
0010: Yup'ik Shaman Spirit MaskEst. $400-$600
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31" Whalebone Shaman Drummer - Rich Miller: A whalebone specimen carved to represent an open-mouthed shaman bearing a hide drum hanging across his shoulder, face adorned with a pair of red and white painted labrets. The figure's gloves and
0016: 31" Whalebone Shaman Drummer - Rich MillerEst. $500-$700
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1.53ctw Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow Gold: A size 10 signet style cluster ring in 14 karat yellow gold with flat top featuring nine 3.50mm round diamonds in a flush set three-by-three grid. Ring shoulders feature six raised relief rows of
0017: 1.53ctw Diamond Cluster 14k Yellow GoldEst. $800-$1,200
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5.74" Exotic Megalodon Shark Tooth Fossil: An exotic 10-15 million year old middle Miocene Megalodon (Otodus Megalodon) shark tooth fossil originating from West Java, Indonesia. The specimen displays a cream colored richly serrated blade with
0018: 5.74" Exotic Megalodon Shark Tooth FossilEst. $800-$1,200
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1966 Peruvian Gold Coin Charm Bracelet: A c.1966 Peru 1 Libra gold coin minted in .9167 gold, depicting the Peruvian coat of arms on the obverse and bust with headband on the reverse. Coin is prong-set within an 18 karat gold bezel and
0020: 1966 Peruvian Gold Coin Charm BraceletEst. $2,500-$3,000
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Anaktuvuk Pass Masks - Lela Ahgook: Male and female Anaktuvuk Pass masks in a wonderful state of preservation, handcrafted of stretched and molded caribou hide, trimmed with beard and eyebrows from caribou leg fur, and further accented
0021: Anaktuvuk Pass Masks - Lela AhgookEst. $200-$300
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After Antoine-Louis Barye Bronze Elephant: A cast bronze figural Asian Elephant after French animalier Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875). The work depicts a majestic bull poised to take a step, right hindquarter muscles evident, foot partially
0022: After Antoine-Louis Barye Bronze ElephantEst. $300-$500
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