ICE TESTERS & ICE PICK, SNOW KNIVES
ARTIF-400 Ivory, 3.6 oz.; 6-7/8" long x 7/8" wide x 3/4" thick $285	ARTIF-401 Ivory, 3.7 oz.; measures 7-3/8" long x 1-3/8" wide x 3/4" thick $390	ARTIF-402 DUAL PURPOSE Hook to connect umiaks (skin boat) and ice tester/pick, made of Ivory; 4.8 oz.; 8-7/8" long x 1-1/8" wide x 1-1/4" thick; attachment hole; a LOT of ivory; exceptional $425  SOLD; current value $950	ARTIF-403 Possible Ice pick head, believe made of stellar sea cow bone with a single drilled hole at the non-pointed end; 8-7/8" long x 1/2" wide x 3/8" thick; Thule period, 1200-1700 A.D.; excellent condition $245
ARTIF-404 Piece of Ice tester, walrus ivory.  Measures 3-3/4" long x 7/8" long x 5/8" wide $65
ARTIF-405 Part of an snow knife, fossil bone.  Measures 5-1/4" long x 5/8" wide x 1/8" thick $85
ARTIF-406 Ice Tester, Old Bering Sea (1000 year old Thule) Measures 6-5/8" long x 1-3/8" wide x 3/4" thick $1800
ARTIF-407 Ice tester; walrus ivory.  Measures 10-3/8" long x 1" wide x 1-1/4" thick $600
ARTIF-408 RARE!  Ice tester, walrus ivory  COMPLETE. Measures 7-1/2" long x 1-1/2" wide x 1-1/8" tall $1200
ARTIF-409 RARE, Old Bering Sea ice tester.  Walrus ivory Measures 8-1/4" long x 1-5/8" wide x 1" thick. $1400
ARTIF-410 Ice tester; walrus ivory; measures 4" long x 1-3/8" wide x 1/2" thick $600

 

DOG SWIVELS (RARE!)

ARTIF-450 RARE! Long shaft (walrus oosik bone) meant to have a peg that swivels so the dog cannot get twisted up as it's tethered. Measures 13" long x 1-5/8" wide x 1" thick $600

ARTIF-451 RARE RARE!  Peg fits into the longer shaft.  Pieces swivel so the dog cannot get twisted up.  Carved from walrus oosik bone. Measures 8-5/8" long x 1-3/4" wide x 1-3/4" thick $950

 

SEWING NEEDLES, and THREAD BOBBIN walrus ivory, all perfect with no breakage (RARE) - bought as a group, priced the same no matter what the length $185.00 each unless marked
ARTIF-500 1-5/16" long	ARTIF-501 1-1/2" long  SOLD	ARTIF-502 1-3/16" long	ARTIF-503 1" long
ARTIF-504 1-1/8" long	ARTIF-505 1-3/8" long	ARTIF-506 RARE Thread bobbin with sinew, ivory; measures 1-7/8" long x 1-1/8" wide x 1/4" thick; $125 sold

 

FISH HOOK, and FISHING LURE
ARTIF-600 Tom Cod fish hook or shank; Ivory, pre-1600; 2-3/8" long x 3/8" wide x 1/4" thick $95  SOLD	ARTIF-601 FISHING LURE & amulet, ivory (1.7 oz.), walrus bas relief carving on bottom, human face carving WITH TEETH! on top; EXTREMELY COLLECTIBLE ARTIFACT; holes top & bottom intact; "Alaska" carved on the reverse; new sinew $345  SOLD; current market value is $1600.	ARTIF-602 FISHING SINKER; A LOT OF IVORY! (1 lb. 2.1 oz.);  5-7/8" long x 2-5/8" wide x 2-1/8" thick; intact top hole & side slots; another artifact saved from the carvers! $975  SOLD; current value $1200-1500	ARTIF-603 RARE Wooden Tlinglit Fishing Gaff,  5" long x 1" wide, 1-7/8" long metal hook, circa 1920's, by George Toosenuk from Sitka Alaska   $125 SOLD, Al in Fairbanks
ARTIF-604   MAY BE A Fishing Net gauge - open to ideas! (small hump 1/2" long before the end), small hash marks to act as a grip along its length) 6-3/4" long, bone  $45
ARTIF-605 Fishing hook - not ancient but likely 1930's era.  Metal hook through walrus ivory, knotted strings through 2 holes at the bottom, one hole through the top.  Measures 1-5/8" long x 1/2" wide x 3/16" thick $85

 

BODY ARMOR, made of fossil bone
ARTIF-700 5-1/2" long x 1-1/8" wide; excellent condition, no damage, slots for lashings $65	ARTIF-701 6-3/8" long x 1" wide; excellent condition, no damage, slots for lashings $65	ARTIF-702 6-3/4" long x 1" wide, excellent condition, no damage, drilled holes $65	ARTIF-703 6" long x 7/8" wide, excellent condition, no damage, drilled holes $65
ARTIF-704 7-3/8" long x 1-1/8" wide, excellent condition, no damage, drilled holes $65	ARTIF-705 7-5/8" long x 1-1/2" wide; damaged; hole drilled, beautiful patina $45	ARTIF-706 9-5/8" long x 1-1/4" wide; slight end damage at one hole; very solid piece $55	ARTIF-707 9" long x 1" wide; well worn, rough surface $45
ARTIF-708 10-1/8" long x 2-3/8" wide; EXTREMELY COLLECTIBLE & LARGE - slots AND drilled holes, length is complete, damage on leading edge  $110
ARTIF-709      4-1/2" long x 1-1/4" wide x 3/8" thick, excellent condition.  Originally recovered from the area of Togiak, Hooper Bay, (or Krikiktagamut) Alaska, in the late 1950's    $55

 

SLED RUNNER

ARTIF-800 A LOT OF IVORY! Gorgeous section of sled runner in rare PUMPKIN colored ivory, a carver's dream (don't!); 13-1/2" long x 1-3/4" wide x 1-1/4" thick; 1 lb. 1.7 oz. $945  SOLD; current value $1200

ARTIF-801 Sled runner, walrus ivory and metal nails.  Measures 12" long x 7/8" thick x 3/4" deep $275

ARTIF-802 Sled runner point (walrus ivory).  Measures 6-1/4" long x 1-7/8" wide x 1" thick $375

 

EXTREMELY RARE FIND COMPLETE SLED RUNNER SET, with 1 spare piece #ARTIF-850 The sled runner to beat all.  WHAT A RARE RARE FIND, WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE THIS. This came from a 25 year old stash, 1000 years old, that was found by accident by Native Eskimo on St. Lawrence Island.  The two decided to take a break from digging for artifacts, went to sit down on the shore and pushed his pole into the ground - it made a "chink!" sound, he said "that's ivory" and started digging.   End result:  a COMPLETE SET OF SLED RUNNERS and EVEN A SPARE PIECE (lead runner replacement piece). Tape on each section is to match the pieces together correctly.  Holes at the edges of each section are to lash the sections together with sinew or other connecting rope. ==================== Set 1 is 60" long, 2-1/8 to 2-1/4" tall, and 1/2 to 5/8" thick Weight: 4 pounds 6 ounces Set A, B and C are 59-1/2" long, 2-1/4 to 2-1/2" tall, and 1/2 to 5/8" thick Spare piece - see dimensions & weight above. Junctures at A and D are breaks.  The other separations are intentional based on the size of walrus ivory used.  They were beveled/notched to fit together perfectly. Weight: 4 pounds 4 ounces =================================== Showing the separate pieces (above)   Showing front & back view (above)         Both sides above (yellow tags help connect)                               Edges are notched to go together (above)                  Spare piece (above), photos of all sides Spare piece is 14-1/2" long x 2" tall x 5/8 to 3/4" thick Weight: 1 pound 3 ounces ====================================== $ $ $ SEE BELOW (price open to serious offers only; we are going to let the market set the price, as there is nothing out there to compare this to, in order to set a fair value) Any feedback from the Native Eskimo community to establish a price on this sled runner set would be appreciated.  whatnext1020@gmail.com

 

NET SINKERS & Net tools
ARTIF-900 Bone; 3-3/8" long x 1-1/8" wide x 1/2" thick; top hole & two side notches intact;  $100	ARTIF-901 Ivory (4.5 oz.) outstanding color & condition, great color!; 2-7/8" long x 1-7/8" widest x 1-1/8" thick $195  SOLD		ARTIF-902 Bone; rope wear evident; 3" long x 3" wide x 1-1/4" thick $120		ARTIF-903 Bone; 2-1/4" long x 2" wide x 7/8" thick; both holes intact, very good condition $125
ARTIF-904 Walrus cheek bone; 4-17/8" long x 1-7/8" wide x 7/8" thick; top is worn area from either fire starter or bow drill $165	ARTIF-905 Ivory; 6.4 oz.; two perfect drilled holes intact; 4-1/8" long x 2-5/8" wide x 1-1/8" thick $185  SOLD		ARTIF-906 Walrus tooth, small net sinker; 1-1/4" tall x 7/8" wide x 5/8" thick, perfect intact hole $95  SOLD		ARTIF-907 Walrus tooth, small net sinker; 1-3/8" long x 3/4" wide x 5/8" thick, perfect intact hole $90  SOLD
ARTIF-908 Walrus tooth, small BOLA, tied on the end of numerous strings with others, thrown so it looks like an octopus, ensnaring birds by the legs; 1-1/16" long x 5/8" wide x 3/8" thick, perfect intact hole $85  SOLD		ARTIF-909 Walrus tusk ivory, small net sinker; 1-3/8" long x 7/8" wide x 3/8" thick $75		ARTIF-910 Net sinker, walrus tooth, measures 1-1/4" long x 7/8" wide x 5/8" thick $85
ARTIF-911 Net sinker (no holes), made of fossil stellar sea cow rib bone (solid); mammoth ivory serenity face  added later.  Measures 4-1/8" long x 1-1/2" wide x 3/4" thick $185		ARTIF-912 Net sinker (no holes), made of fossil stellar sea cow rib bone (solid); mammoth ivory serenity face  added later.  Measures 4" long x 1-1/2" wide x 3/4" thick $185		ARTIF-913 Net sinker, hollow.  Fossil ivory.  Shows striations from line on one side.  Measures 2-5/8" long x 1-1/2" wide x 1-1/4" thick $170
ARTIF-914 Wooden Net shuttle, for making nets and repairing nets.  Shuttles store & dispense twine as it is woven through the net and knots are tied. $175		ARTIF-915 Net sinker (walrus tooth) Measures 1-1/2" long x 1/2" wide x 1/2" thick $90		ARTIF-916 May be net needle, tapered at both ends.  Walrus ivory.  Measures 6" long x 1/8" wide and thick $225
ARTIF-917 Net sinker, walrus ivory.  Measures 2-3/8" long x 1-3/8" wide x 7/8" thick $295
ARTIF-918 Not anciently made, but likely 1930's era.  Walrus tooth net sinker measures 1-1/8" long x 1/2" wide x 5/8" thick; hole through top with string $80		ARTIF-919 Not anciently made, but likely 1930's era.  Walrus tooth net sinker measures 1-1/2" long x 1/2" wide x 5/8" thick; hole through top with string $80		ARTIF-920 Not anciently made, but likely 1930's era.  Walrus tooth net sinker measures 1-5/8" long x 1/2" wide x 5/8" thick; hole through top $80

 

ICE SHOE GRIPS
ARTIF-1004 Bone; 3-3/8" long x 3/4" wide x 1/4" thick (all 3 holes intact); some wear, excellent example $125	ARTIF-1005 Ivory; 2" long x 1" wide & 1-5/8" tall, 3/16" thick, tie strap hole intact, crampons pristine, MUSEUM QUALITY $285  SOLD

 

EFFIGIES - Animal & Human forms EXTREMELY COLLECTIBLE
ARTIF-1100 Bird or seal, Walrus tooth; 1-3/8" long x 1/2" wide x 1/4" thick $115  SOLD; current value: $400-600	ARTIF-1101 Bird or seal, Walrus tooth; 1-1/2" long x 1/2" wide x 1/4" thick $125  SOLD; current value: $400-600	ARTIF-1102 Bird or seal, Walrus tooth; 1-13/16" long x 11/16" wide x 1/2" thick $155  SOLD; current value: $400-600	ARTIF-1103 Human, Ivory; 1-5/8" long x 5/8" wide x 1/8" thick; ivory; intact hole, legs & feet (nick in foot) $285  SOLD; current value: $800-1200
ARTIF-1104 RARE! Effigy Eskimo hunter sitting (one arm broken) Measures 1" tall x 3/4" wide x 1/2" tall $420		ARTIF-1105 Bird effigy, Old Bering Sea; walrus bone; measures 1-1/2" long x 5/8" wide x 3/8" thick $280
ARTIF-1106 Bird effigy, Old Bering Sea, walrus ivory; measures 7/8" long x 3/8" wide x 3/4" thick  $400		ARTIF-1107 RARE Human doll effigy, Old Bering Sea, walrus ivory; measures 1-3/8" long x 1/2" wide x 3/8" thick $950

 

EFFIGIES MODERN REPRODUCTIONS These are carved by contemporary Eskimo artists, with the intent of keeping the old skills and styles alive, not with the intent of passing these off as genuine artifacts.  The talent is incredible. It is also a warning to all you artifact collectors to beware, because there ARE Native artists that will try to sell similar pieces as genuine artifacts at high prices, when they are not.

ARTIF-1150 Fossil walrus ivory face.  The ivory piece is an artifact that he started with- still doing research to get info back as to what it was originally. Measures 3" tall x 1-1/4" deep x 1-3/8" thick By Joe Iya $675

ARTIF-1151 Fossil walrus ivory full body.  The ivory piece is an artifact that he started with- still doing research to get info back as to what it was originally.   Measures  By Joe Iya, Savoonga (St. Lawrence Island, Alaska) $975

ARTIF-1152 Fossil walrus ivory face.   Reproduction Old Bering Sea lines and art work Measures 4" tall x 1" wide x 3/4" thick. By Ben Pungowiyi, Savoonga (St. Lawrence Island, Alaska) $1000

 

NAIL, AWLS (PUNCHES), POINTED TOOL
ARTIF-1200 RARE Ivory NAIL, 1-1/2" long, nail head 1/4" diameter, with grooves, perfect MUSEUM QUALITY $425  SOLD	ARTIF-1201 AWL of bone, (three sided) 4-1/4" long x 1" wide x 3/4" deep and 7/8", 3/4" thick, awl point 3/4" long $225  SOLD	ARTIF-1202 AWL of ivory, scraper head on other end (4 sided) is 5-1/8" long x 1/4" wide x 1/4" deep;  awl point 1/2" long $150	ARTIF-1203 POINTED TOOL, bone; both ends shaped like standard screwdriver; 4-1/4" long x 1/4" wide x 1/4" deep, excellent condition $95
ARTIF-1204 Round diameter Awl, walrus ivory; measures 3-3/8” long x 1/8” diameter $85	ARTIF-1205 Awl, 3 sided, walrus ivory; measures 4-1/8” long x 1/4” wide x 5/16” deep $140	ARTIF-1206 Pointed tool, bone Measures 3-7/8” long x 1/2” wide x 1/8” deep $95

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