#67 • Carved Bone Whale Relief, Attributed to Tim Henry

Part of November 2026 Discovery Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 1, 2026 6:22 PM AKST

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A whale carved in shallow relief across a curved section of bone, its outline following the material's rounded contour. A small dark eye and incised details stand out against the mottled tan surface. The underside is incised ‘Tim H’, supporting an attribution to Tim Henry of Brevig Mission, Alaska. The bone has a weathered surface, porous underside and irregular edges, with dark discoloration and scattered surface pits. The figure is carved from bone. The piece measures approximately 8 inches long by 4.75 inches wide by 2.25 inches high.