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Inner circumference is approximately 6 inches; 1 inch wide

Originating from the 3rd quarter of the 20th century is a pendant with castellated bezel showcasing a beautiful turquoise cabochon. The turquoise is likely from an American mine. There is an unknown hallmark on the back of the pendant. The silver has been lightly polished. Cabochon in setting is 1 5/8 inches wide x 2 1/4 inches high; including the bail, the pendant is 2 3/4 inches high.

There are a number of elements that contribute to this basket’s exquisite beauty: the shape is wider than a tapered vase, but more graceful than most bulbous ones. The strong reddish color is calmed by the soft grey weavers. The rims of both the cover and the body are trimmed in sweetgrass, accompanied by a stylish, curved sweetgrass band just below, on the body. Undyed points, as well as other splints provide a contrast with the dyed splints. The plain fine weave bottom allows the eye to rest before the graduated points begin to climb up the body. Frey’s signature finial completes the design. 8 inches diameter x 9 inches high, to the top of the fixed finial

Ted Mayac, Jr. comes from a family of distinguished ivory carvers. We consider him to be one of the top, if not the top bird scrimshaw carver in his family and in all of Alaska. A well-executed harlequin duck (spelled as Harequin on bottom) carved in 2013 is available here. Please note that products containing ivory cannot be shipped to New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, or California. To our knowledge, as of this writing, it is still legal to ship these products to all other states. Before ordering any product containing ivory, please check with your own state’s laws. 3 1/2 inches long x 1 1/4 inches wide x 1 1/8 inches high; signed and dated on bottom

Ted Mayac, Jr. comes from a family of distinguished ivory carvers. We consider him to be one of the top, if not the top bird scrimshaw carver in his family and in all of Alaska. A well-executed mallard duck carved in 2012 is available here. Please note that products containing ivory cannot be shipped to New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, or California. To our knowledge, as of this writing, it is still legal to ship these products to all other states. Click here to see a brochure published by the U.S. Department of the Interior with more details on this topic. Before ordering any product containing ivory, please check with your own state’s laws. 3 1/2 inches long x 1 5/16 inches wide x 1 1/8 inches high; signed and dated on bottom

This ribbon seal, striking in its black and white coat, was carved and colored by Eskimo artist H.B. Slwooko around the late 3rd quarter of the 20th century. Please note that products containing ivory cannot be shipped to New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, or California. To our knowledge, as of this writing, it is still legal to ship these products to all other states. Click here to see a brochure published by the U.S. Department of the Interior with more details on this topic. Before ordering any product containing ivory, please check with your own state’s laws. 5 7/8 inches long x 1 5/8 inches wide x 1 1/4 inches high.

An intriguing bracelet by Cheryl Arviso: wonderful shapes and textures surround the centerpiece of a bright orange spiny oyster shell cabochon. Inside circumference of the bracelet is 6 1/2 inches, including an opening of 1 1/8 inches. Band is 5/8 inches wide; cabochon is 3/4 inches wide.

Inner circumference approximately 7 inches; 1/4 inch wide

Ring is size 7 1/2. Platform is 1 1/8 inch x 1 1/8 inch; band is 3/16″ wide.

23 inches