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 In addition to tokens and AYPE memorabilia, we buy and sell all manner of collectibles from Alaska, the older the better. Let us know what you have for sale, Native material, paper, photos, ivory, Tlingit silver jewelry. These are just a few of the categories. We will respond to every inquiry. Some of the items we have for sale are shown below.
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A magnificent, very large Alaska Eskimo ivory cribbage board. This board is 26 inches long and about 4 inches wide at the widest point, including the rails. Five nicely carved walruses line the board. Text inscribed on board reads "Nome City, Alaska." Original ivory pegs. This board was purchased in Nome around the turn of the twentieth century. $3,250.00 postpaid and insured.
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A very amusing 19 3/4 inch x 2 1/2 inch scrimshaw walrus ivory cribbage board.Scrimshaw done by Alaska Eskimo artist Jerry Wongittilin (1931-2007) from Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. He shows his wit by depicting two Eskimo hunters watching several animals fighting, with his caption, “Look!! There’s couple of polar bears and couple of walruses killing each other. Yes, let’s watch them for a while. Don’t forget the “Sea Mammal Bill.” Purchased from the artist in 1972. $895.00 including shipping and insurance.Any questions or for more pictures, let us know.
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Small (12 x 12 3/16 inches) poster advertising a Halloween sale by Elmer E. Smith, Front St. Druggist, in Douglas, Alaska about 1910. This was reproduced from a lantern slide found in an abandoned warehouse near Douglas in the early sixties. Historical information is printed at the bottom of the poster. $9.99 postpaid.
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Wonderful 19 3/4 inch Eskimo ivory cribbage board with intricate geometric design. Unsigned. This board has had two legs, but one is gone. There is a little crack beside the hole where the other leg was, which doesn't detract from the lovely appearance of the piece. Write with any questions or for more pictures. $695.00 postpaid.
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Alaska Eskimo Bracelet made of walrus ivory and baleen. 9 inches around and 1 7/8 inches wide, with 7 cream-colored ivory sections and 7 black baleen sections, strung on elastic cord. $160.00 postpaid.
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Alaska Eskimo ivory bead necklace, 25 3/4 inches long of cream-colored and brown beads. Beads are approximately 8mm x 10mm. Has hand-made screw clasp. Simple and elegant. $175.00 postpaid.
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Alaska Eskimo carved ivory bolo tie. Carved seal lying on a 1 1/2 x 2 inch slice of walrus ivory tusk. $65.00 postpaid.
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Tlingit Old Silver Bracelet. Old Tlingit silver bracelet, hand-engraved with eagle design. 7 1/2 inches with 1/2 inch gap. 1 inch wide, tapered to 3/8 inch at end, with slight crown. Not signed. $225.00 postpaid.
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