#11 • Yup'ik Story Doll Dioramas - Dance Fans, Food, Harpoon Makers - Martina Oscar & Others

Part of June 2024 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $150.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

Four story doll dioramas by dollmakers from Bethel, Alaska includes one making dance fans and one gathering food, both by Yup'ik dollmaker Martina Oscar. Also includes one making harpoon shafts by Nick Andrew, and one chopping small lengths of wood by Nancy Andrew. Each doll has detailed apparel consisting of fabric, fur, and other trim, and each diorama is accessorized with the necessary tools and supplies for each artisan portrayed. The one with the dance fans measures approximately 3" x 3" x 4.25" tall.