#69 • Baleen Model Sailboat with Variegated Sails & Fine Rigging

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

High bid $15.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Oct 25, 2026 4:25 PM AKDT

Category: Ethnographic Objects

An intricately assembled miniature sailboat crafted largely from baleen. The dark hull and rudder are lashed with thin translucent strips, while variegated tan sails provide a striking contrast to the black body. Slender rigging and the laced construction make the model an engaging study in the use of a distinctive Arctic material. Measures approximately 8" x 1.5" x 6" tall.