#13 • Walrus Ivory Crested Auklet by Peter Mayac

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

High bid $1,900.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

An exceptional walrus ivory carving of a Crested Auklet with dense black scrimshaw detailing defining the plumage, wings, tail, face, and distinctive feathered form, accented by a warm-toned beak and dark inked feet. Signed on the underside by renowned King Island artist Peter Mayac (1913-1976). Among the most celebrated Alaska Native ivory carvers of the twentieth century, Mayac's work is represented in major museum collections and is prized for his exceptionally detailed depictions of northern Arctic animal life. Measures approximately 1" x 2.5" x 2.5" tall.