#162 • Two Caribou-Fur Yup’ik Yo-Yos with Paired Weights

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

High bid $10.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Oct 25, 2026 5:02 PM AKDT

Category: Ethnographic Objects

Two Yup’ik yo-yos with paired pom-shaped weights trimmed in white caribou fur. One has leather caps and a red leather tab handle; the other has cream-colored fur caps and a fur-covered handle. Cords connect each pair of weights to its handle. Larger approximately 26" long, with weights approximately 6" across.