#35 • Stone, Baleen & Ivory Hunter Diorama w/ Jade Dancer - Sammy M. Komakholk

Part of April 2025 Hidden Gems Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $45.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A handmade diorama of a trio of stone and walrus ivory hunters in their wooden umiak, each with baleen paddle. The man in the bow of the boat has his wood and ivory harpoon aloft, a seal float resting in front. To the stern, a wooden walrus with ivory tusks indicates a good day of hunting has already occurred. Mounted upon a soapstone base and attributed to Iñupiaq artist Sammy M. Komakholk (21st Century). Also includes a jade and bone female figure with fur dance fans, signed on the underside by the same artist c.2012. The diorama has a cracked figure as shown and measures diorama measures approximately 13" x 3" x 9" tall.