#89 • Alutiiq Drum, Inuit Drum & Wolf Drumhead - Daniel Ellanak & Others

Part of August 2026 Curiosities Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $15.00

Status: Sold

Category: Musical Instruments

Two Inuit drums crafted with wood frames and drumheads of animal hide or organ lining. An autini drum features a depiction of an eagle in flight backgrounded by mountains, signed on the inside of the frame by Alutiiq leader Daniel Ellanak (1947–2006), and dated 2002, with a dedication. It also appears to be signed on the drumhead by Kora. Also includes a hide drum head with a depiction of a wolf head. One of the drumheads is punctured as photographed. The wolf drumhead measures approximately 16" x 15.25".