Peter Mayac Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Peter Mayac Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 29, 2023
Peter & Teddy Mayac - Scrimshaw Whale Tooth & Walrus Tusk
Est: $300 - $500
Two scrimshaw examples of Canadian geese by IÃ±upiaq Mayac family artists from King Island includes a whaleÂ tooth with a quartet of geese, two flying and two standing, by Peter Mayac (1913-1976). The other features a flat walrus tusk panel depicting a pair of geese in flight by Teddy Mayac (20th/21st Century). The tooth measures approximately 2" x 1.5" x 3.5" tall for size reference.
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Oct. 29, 2023
Peter Mayac Scrimshaw Whale Tooth - Orca
Est: $300 - $500
A whale tooth with detailed scrimshaw imagery by the highly regarded late King Island IÃ±upiaq artist Peter Mayac (1913-1976). The tooth features an orca or killer whale breaching the water's surface on one side; signed by the artist lower right of the image.Â Measures approximately 3.5" x 3" x 1" tall.
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Oct. 29, 2023
Peter Mayac Scrimshaw Whale Tooth - Puffins & Whale
Est: $400 - $600
A whale tooth with impeccable double-sided scrimshaw imagery by the highly regarded late King Island IÃ±upiaq artist Peter Mayac (1913-1976). The tooth features a pair of tufted puffins resting upon a rocky perch overlooking the sea on one side and a umiak with six hunters, one with harpoon poised to strike his humpback whale prey. Signed on both sides by the artist. MeasuresÂ approximately 6.5" x 3.5" x 2" tall.
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 16, 2023
Peter Mayac Scrimshaw Carved Loon Figurine
Est: $250 - $450
Peter Mayac (Inupiaq, 1913-1976) Loon figurine of walrus ivory with scrimshaw engraving measures 1.5 in. high x 3.125 in. long. Signed underside. No evidence of damage or repair. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Internationally, or any other state that prohibits. Provenance: All items obtained in Alaska in the 1970's by a private collector. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Aug. 16, 2023
Peter Mayac Scrimshaw Carved Eagle Figurine
Est: $250 - $450
Peter Mayac (Inupiaq, 1913-1976) Eagle figurine of walrus ivory with scrimshaw engraving measures 2.5 in. high x 2.25 in. long. Signed underside. No evidence of damage or repair. This item cannot be shipped to Oregon, California, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey, Internationally, or any other state that prohibits. Provenance: All items obtained in Alaska in the 1970's by a private collector. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Our in-house shipping department will gladly pack and ship any item that fits into a 14x14x14 inch or 30x5x24 inch or equivalent or smaller box/folio if it is not fragile or over 25lbs. We will charge for labor to pack and process based on actual time it takes, actual cost of materials used to pack and actual shipper charges that will include insurance and signature required. We generally use USPS and Fed Ex and compare the pricing between the two. Books maximum box size will be 14x14x14 inch or equivalent and will be shipped USPS Media Mail unless otherwise requested. We gladly will give shipping estimates prior to auction. Please make this request at least 24 hours prior to auction for our shipping department to respond. If your invoice is for multiple items, we will use our discretion on requiring the use of an outside shipper. We reserve the right to require an outside shipper on any item(s) in the auction even if not stated.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Aug. 21, 2021
Peter Mayac Walrus Ivory Scrimmed Bird Plaque
Est: $80 - $120
A signed walrus ivory plaque, mounted on a wood backdrop and featuring a scrimmed bird. Measures approximately 2" x 1.5".
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 21, 2021
Peter Mayac Fossilized Walrus Ivory Scrimmed Eagle Pendant
Est: $100 - $150
A signed pendant in fossilized walrus ivory, featuring a scrimmed bald eagle and showing a small crack along its top (see lot photos for details). Measures approximately 2.25" x 1".
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Aug. 21, 2021
Peter Mayac Scrimmed Walrus Ivory Napkin Ring
Est: $100 - $150
A signed napkin ring carved from walrus ivory, scrimmed with two Canadian geese standing in water and in excellent condition. Measures approximately 1.75" x 2.75" x 2.75".
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals
Mar. 08, 2015
Five Peter Mayac Scrimshaw Ivory Bolo Ties
Est: $600 - $700
Five Inuit scrimshaw marine ivory bolo ties by Peter Mayac (1913-1976), depicting various Alaskan animals, all signed "P. Mayac". Pendants 1 7/8" high, 1 1/8" wide to 2 1/4" high, 1" wide. Peter Mayac's family originated on King Island. Duringthe summers the residents would move to Nome, Alaska to sell their goods. Mayac learned to carve as a young man and became especially known for his carvings of Alaskan wildlife which have become very collectible.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Mar. 08, 2015
Five Peter Mayac Scrimshaw Marine Ivory Pendants
Est: $700 - $800
Five scrimshaw marine ivory pendants by Peter Mayac (1913-1976), depicting various Alaskan animals, all signed "P. Mayac". Approximately 2 1/2" diameter. Peter Mayac's family originated on King Island. During the summers the residentswould move to Nome, Alaska to sell their goods. Mayac learned to carve as a young man and became especially known for his carvings of Alaskan wildlife which have become very collectible.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Oct. 16, 2010
Ivory puffin by Peter Mayac (c71)
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Ivory puffin by Peter Mayac (c71)
Alaska Auction Co
Oct. 16, 2010
Tufted puffin by Peter Mayac (c71)
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Tufted puffin by Peter Mayac (c71)
Alaska Auction Co
Oct. 16, 2010
Ivory bird by Peter Mayac (c71)
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Ivory bird by Peter Mayac (c71)
Alaska Auction Co
Oct. 16, 2010
Rare whale's tooth by Peter Mayac (c71)
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Rare whale's tooth by Peter Mayac (c71)
Alaska Auction Co
Oct. 09, 2010
Scrimshawed tusk by Peter Mayac (c71)
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Scrimshawed tusk by Peter Mayac (c71)
Alaska Auction Co
Apr. 10, 2010
2.5" White ivory eagle mounted on an 1.5"
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2.5" White ivory eagle mounted on an 1.5" fossilized ivory base by Fred Mayac grandson of Peter Mayac 119a
Alaska Auction Co
Mar. 27, 2010
Original Peter Mayac knife with whale's tooth,
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Original Peter Mayac knife with whale's tooth, handle with killer whale scrimmed on side, the steel of the blade is labeled "England" valued at $2,200 (3)
Alaska Auction Co
Feb. 20, 2010
CHOICE on 2: Scrimshawed ivory by Peter Mayac 2"
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CHOICE on 2: Scrimshawed ivory by Peter Mayac 2" striped seal
Alaska Auction Co
Feb. 13, 2010
Huge 6" whale's tooth, scrimmed on front with
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Huge 6" whale's tooth, scrimmed on front with triple masted sailing vessel by Michael Scott, on back side it has an inset platchet by Peter Mayac
Alaska Auction Co
Jan. 23, 2010
6" White ivory Humpback whale by Al Mayac, first
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6" White ivory Humpback whale by Al Mayac, first one he's done in 50 years absolutely phenomenal, similar done by his late father Peter Mayac in the 60s and 70s 40h
Alaska Auction Co
Dec. 12, 2009
Fabulous scrimshawed whale's tooth knife by Peter
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Fabulous scrimshawed whale's tooth knife by Peter Mayac, scrimmed with two killer whales and an eagle (3)
Alaska Auction Co
Mar. 14, 2009
Only one in existence, 4" scrimshawed whale's
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Only one in existence, 4" scrimshawed whale's tooth by 3 generations of Mayac family, Peter Mayac, grandfather, scrimmed walrus being attacked by bear, Al Mayac, son, 3 snow geese flying, Larry Mayac, son, scrimmed spotted seal
Alaska Auction Co
Mar. 07, 2009
3" Ivory plachet by Peter Mayac, scrimmed with
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3" Ivory plachet by Peter Mayac, scrimmed with striped seal and spotted seal
Alaska Auction Co
May. 18, 2008
PETER MAYAC, AN IVORY WALRUS TUSK DECORATED WITH
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PETER MAYAC, AN IVORY WALRUS TUSK DECORATED WITH BIRDS, SEALS, AND WHALES. Signed in two places "Peter Mayac". Length 27 inches, on a modern stand.Peter Mayac, an Inupiaq Indian from Kings Island Alaska, was a self taught carver whose sons continue to produce native carvings.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Feb. 23, 2008
Scrimshawed Peter Mayac ivory plachet polar bear
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Scrimshawed Peter Mayac ivory plachet polar bear (2)
Alaska Auction Co
Dec. 01, 2007
Choice on three (Lots 53, 54, 55) 3 3/4 White
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Choice on three (Lots 53, 54, 55) 3 3/4 White ivory bird by world-famous master carver, Al Mayac (son of Peter Mayac): Canadian Goose (537F) (2)
Alaska Auction Co
Dec. 01, 2007
Choice on three Lots 53, 54, 55) 3 3/4" White
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Choice on three Lots 53, 54, 55) 3 3/4" White ivory bird by world-famous master carver, Al Mayac (son of Peter Mayac): Common Loon (539F) (2)
Alaska Auction Co
Dec. 01, 2007
Choice on three (Lots 53, 54, 55) 3 3/4" White
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Choice on three (Lots 53, 54, 55) 3 3/4" White ivory bird by world-famous master carver, Al Mayac (son of Peter Mayac): Red-throated Loon (540F) (2)
Alaska Auction Co
Oct. 11, 2003
Scrimshawed ivory mammoth bark with whaling scene & bird rookery - by Peter Mayac 5.75in H x 3.5in W
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Scrimshawed ivory mammoth bark with whaling scene & bird rookery - by Peter Mayac 5.75in H x 3.5in W
Alaska Auction Co