#369 • Carved Ivory Fishing Lure & Jigging Assembly

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

Starting at $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 1, 2026 8:02 PM AKST

Category: Ethnographic Objects

An Alaska Native carved fishing lure and jigging assembly, made from walrus ivory, with an elongated teardrop body, three projecting hook or point elements, a narrow upper connector, and a long, flexible baleen strip line secured with bindings. One projecting element is blunt and truncated, and another has a chipped or incomplete tip. The body and connectors show scratches, dark staining and wear, with residue around the point attachments and aged bindings. Overall length is approximately 26 inches, with a maximum width of about 1 inch.