#10 • Fossilized Whalebone Standing Otter - Ron Apangalook

Part of November 2025 Ethnographic Art Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $450.00

Status: Sold

Category: Figural Carvings

A charming carving of a standing otter rendered from fossilized whalebone, with inlaid baleen eyes and finely shaped facial features. The otter stands upright with front paws positioned close together in a lifelike pose that captures curiosity and alertness. Piece is initialed "QAY" on the underside for the prominent Gambell, Alaska carver Ron Apangalook (shortened from his Yup'ik name Qaygeghutkaq.) Measures approximately 8.25" x 4" x 19.5" tall.