An original nighttime painting depicting a cabin, lit from within by a lantern, and signed lower right by Alaskan artist Sydney Laurence (1865-1940.) By the late 1920s, Sydney Mortimer Laurence was clearly Alaska's most prominent painter, and owning one of his original oil paintings is one of the holy grails of Alaskan art collectors; this being only the fourth example we have offered to date. Laurence's vision of the "lonely landscape," as art historian Kesler E. Woodward termed it, has not only "influenced virtually all later depictions of Alaska, but has conditioned the way many Alaskans see their own land." The piece exhibits smoke damage from a previous owner's house fire and warrants professional conservation efforts. Housed in a lovely frame made in Belgium, this artistic gem measures approximately 10.25" x 12.25" overall, with a sight view of 6.25" x 8".

An exceptional coiled grass Yup'ik basket with a wide, rounded body and slightly tapered base. The basket includes a flat lid with a narrow finial made from the same grass material. The surface of both the basket and lid is heavily decorated with an organized polychrome checkerboard false embroidery design of dyed seal gut in muted tones of red, orange, green, yellow, and brown. These small rectangular blocks are evenly spaced in horizontal rows across both the basket and lid. Measures approximately 5.75" in diameter x 6.75" tall.

An impressive size 6 halo style engagement ring in 950 purity platinum featuring a 1.519 carat diamond solitaire encircled with smaller diamonds that also accent the shank (total 0.33 ctw for the accent diamonds). The ring is housed in a hinged jewelry box and includes a Certificate of Gem Identification from the Gem Clinic Center. Total combined diamond weight of 1.849 carats and a total ring weight of 4.83 grams. 

A fine handcrafted model sealskin two-person kayak of Inuit origin, late 19th or early 20th c., with a lightweight bentwood frame and seal gut lashing. The piece is quite fragile, the skin having dried and split over the years, as photographed. Of significant size, it measures approximately 30" x 4.5" x 3.5" tall.

A fossilized woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) tusk tip from the Pleistocene Epoch, better known as the last Ice Age. Central portion is in remarkably good condition with smooth surface and minimal loss, while the ends reveals multiple layers of bark with some longitudinal cracking and surface loss as shown; In unrestored condition, it measures approximately 38.5" x 3" x 2.75". Note Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. International shipping is likely unavailable. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.

The front portion of a Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) skull, with seven of eight upper molar teeth present, plus a pair of tusks, each featuring scrimshaw waterfowl imagery. Signed on one tusk by Julian Rantchamp c.2014; a few cranial fissures are evident. Skull and tusks combined measure approximately 7" x 6" x 25.5" with each tusk at 19" in length. Mounted upon a wooden plaque and prepared for hanging en verso with a drilled keyhole slot; plaque measures approximately 9.5" x 31" tall. Note Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. International shipping is likely unavailable. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.

Traditional oversized winter weather trappers' hat crafted from silver fox with a tail accent, featuring silver, gray, black, and white tones. Fur covers the crown, the forehead, lines the ear flaps, and continues down along the jawline, where it meets braided cord, ending with fur pom-poms to tie the neck area closed, holding in warmth. Side panels are in black leather or suede, while the inside cap lining appears to be fleece or a sherpa-like material. Hat measures approximately 28" in circumference x 18" tall.

A pair of antique, handmade, wooden snowshoes of Athabascan origins, with rawhide webbing, crafted in the classic Alaskan style with slightly upturned toe and tapered tail. The frames are bent wood lashed together with a tighter meshwork at the front and rear, with a more loosely woven center section. One shoe has areas of previous repair near the toe, while the other has loose webbing as photographed. Each snowshoe measures approximately 61" x 11" wide. Note Regarding Shipping Services: This item is exceptionally large and/or heavy, and may require custom boxing or crating depending on the intended destination and available carrier services. International shipping is likely unavailable. For more information prior to bidding, please email us at Shipping@AlaskaPremierAuctions.com or call/text us at 907.570.7050.

A vintage Louis Vuitton Bisten travel case in classic tan and brown LV monogram coated canvas, featuring brass hardware including locks and corner bumpers. Fine details representative of the brand consist of traditional yellow stitching, rivets stamped with the maker's name, and leather trim, also decorated with the classic LV logo. Piece is locking, but does not include a key; it has a leather handle and a leather luggage tag. Inside is a simple ivory color with a pair of luggage straps with engraved hardware, plus a label with a serial number of 926164 and the addresses of Avenue Marceau, 78 Bis, Paris and 2, avenue de Sude, 06000 Nice, France, the locations of Louis Vuitton stores in France; the Paris address dates the case to between 1954, when the Louis Vuitton store on Avenue Marceau was established, and 1986, when the store on Avenue Marceau relocated to Avenue Montaigne. This suitcase shows very light overall wear on the outside commensurate with age and use, including scuffs to both the leather handle and to the corner bumpers, and the brass features some oxidation or patina. It measures approximately 22" x 5.75" x 15.75" tall when standing upright. Note: We have performed our due diligence to ensure this is an authentic designer item, however, we are not professional authenticators on items of this nature.

Five adorable carved and deeply incised walrus tusk figurines, each depicting a Pacific walrus resting upon its belly; eyes are inlaid baleen. Signed on the underside by Siberian Yup'ik carver Bryant Koonooka (b.1973) of Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Largest walrus measures approximately 2" x 1" x 1" tall.

A walrus tusk spirit mask entitled "Black Bear Inua" with fossilized walrus tusk earrings, feather accents, and applied caribou fur upon the face. The word "Inua" is an Inuit one that refers to a spirit or soul that exists in all people, animals, lakes, mountains, and plants. Mounted upon an antler base signed on the edge by Aleut artist Vitesha of Moose Pass, Alaska. Measures approximately 10" x 5.5" x 8.5" tall.

A mineralized and fossilized walrus tusk diorama featuring a standing polar bear with front paws extended, a rock formation, and a pair of reclining walruses with contemporary tusks. All are mounted upon a fossilized bone sled runner artifact and signed on the edge by Yup'ik artist Andrew Rookok of Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Measures approximately 11.25" x 3.25" x 2.75" tall.

A pair of handcrafted Alaska Native dolls with painted walrus tusk faces, including a female doll clad in a purple and blue floral-print kuspuk, her baby tucked securely away within the fur trimmed amauti. Further details include braided hair, fur-trimmed mittens, and fur-lined mukluks. The doll on the right wears a white kuspuk with fur trim and spotted seal fur mukluks tied with hide laces. Both measure approximately 6.5" x 3" x 14" tall.

A pair of carved walrus tusk pen holders, one sporting a large single carved seal and naturalistic pen holder made from mineralized vertebrae, the other a dual pen holder, with two walrus tusk pens present, sporting four individually carved and scrimshaw decorated seals. The latter is signed on the underside by Inupiaq carver Lewis Immingan of Nome, Alaska. Pens did not have functional ink at the time of cataloging. The largest example measures approximately 6" x 2" x 2.5" tall.

Two contrasting size polar bear figures, each carved from walrus tusk and accented with red and black scrimshaw; the smallest in standing position. The largest, sitting upright upon a rounded and polished baleen base, is signed on the underside Inupiaq carver Gene Angnaboogak of Wales, Alaska and measures approximately 2" x 3" x 4.5" tall.

A spirit wheel composed of finely carved walrus tusk with a central transformation piece consisting of a fish body and polar bear face, surrounded by a baleen-incised tusk wheel. Piece is further accented by eight walrus tusk, baleen, and feather effigies in the shapes of human faces, a walrus, other others as shown. The entire piece is mounted via a tusk rod upon a fossilized bone base featuring a carved seal accent. Signed en verso by Inupiaq artist Fred Pushruk, of Nome, Alaska. Measures approximately 4.75" x 2" x 6" tall.

Four adorable carved and incised walrus tusk figurines, each with inset baleen eyes and depicting a bowhead whale. Two are mounted upon small tusk bases via a baleen rod, and all are signed on the underside by Siberian Yup'ik carver Bryant Koonooka (b.1973) of Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Largest measures approximately 3" x 1" x 1" tall.

A handmade shoulder bag constructed from natural ringed seal fur, featuring a large front flap decorated with a semicircular medallion-style design composed of red, blue, yellow, white, and black glass seed beads arranged in concentric diamond patterns. Below the bead work rests a pair of off-white leather polar bear shaped appliques arranged in a face-off pose. Toggle closure is carved from walrus tusk, the shoulder strap from seal fur, and the interior is lined with coordinating shades of gray and red fabrics. Purse exhibits some wear to the edges and seams, and one corner of the beaded medallion is slightly askew as shown. Purse measures approximately 12" x 9.5" tall with a 17" strap drop.

Beautiful limited edition 9/100 bronze wall-hanging sculpture c.1999 by Alaska artists Jacques Regat (b.1948) and Mary Regat (b.1943) of the husband-wife team of sculptors of Regat Studio. The piece depicts three hooded Inuit figures, a mother, father, and small moon-faced child. Piece has cloud-like designs with waves along the bottom and is in a U-shape featuring fluid curves; signed and numbered by the artist. Reverse is hollow, marked "2234" in two places, and includes hardware for hanging. It measures approximately 19" x 4.75" x 19.5" tall. Below you will find Mary's statement regarding the artwork: “Oh sun you reached my heart today and sparked a new desire. Captivated am I by this silent moment of revival. Oh place your sweet lips gently on my parched desert fire and reveal this new beginning. A tender moment, eternity, my soul hears you whisper to me, stirring life. Reaching out we touch and Life begins anew.”

Two pairs of Alaskan Native Mukluk or Kamik boots, traditionally sewn by women using bone tools and sinew (animal tendon or ligament) as thread, with fish oils to make them water-resistant; boots made from caribou or reindeer were worn in cold, dry climates, while boots made from seal were worn in wetter climates due to their waterproof quality. Each pair shown here is handcrafted with multiple species of fur, including white fur bodies and brown fur accents along the cuffs. They have thick leather or rawhide soles along with leather wrap ties. The smaller pair, appearing to be child-sized, features sheared two-toned diamond patterns along the cuffs. All show light wear throughout, including some thinning to fur exposing the hide below, and light discoloration inside and out. Larger pair measures approximately 4.5" wide x 9" in length x 10" tall.