#57 • Walrus Ivory & Baleen Halibut Sculpture on Whalebone Base by Kyle Pungowiyi

Part of September 2026 Treasure Trove Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $80.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A sculpture depicting two halibut, one crafted from baleen and accented with walrus ivory eyes, the other crafted from walrus ivory and accented with baleen dots and eyes. Both are mounted above an oval whale bone base via baleen rods. Each fish features incised fins and body details with contrasting accents, providing a striking visual counterpoint to each other. Signed on the underside by Yup'ik artist Kyle Pungowiyi (b.1984) of Savoonga, Alaska. Sculpture measures approximately 4.5" x 2.5" x 4" tall.