#50 • Alaska Native Polar Bear Claw Statement Necklace

Part of September 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $950.00

Status: Sold

Category: Jewelry

An extravagant Alaska Native statement necklace featuring five polar bear claws, capped with strings of seed beads, white leather, baleen bands, and walrus tusk caps. Each claw is accented with silver spacers, turquoise chips, and walrus tusk spheres. The rest of the necklace beyond the feature point includes additional beads of the same materials, all strung on simple wire terminating in a lobster clasp. Each claw measures approximately 1.25" x 3" in length, while the total necklace measures approximately 29" long.