George Twok Aden Ahgupuk
Shishmaref, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska
(1911-2001)
October 2015
formerly of W. G. Ambos collection
Carvel Hall Steak Knives by Briddell with Ahgupuk scrimshaw
Row 1 Alaskan cache, caribou, Eskimo dragging seal and Eskimo driving reindeer sled
Row 2 Hunting seal, polar bear, bearded seal and walrus
December 2011
from the Zuppke collection
Ahgupuk lamp shade and antler base
June 2009
from the Sweeney collection
Both of the holders had the following information typed on paper
This (napkin) letter holder is handmade at Alaska Woodcraft in Eagle River, 14 miles north of Anchorage, from seasoned Alaska paper birch
Original ink sketch by Eskimo artist George Ahgupuk or Robert Mayokok
The holder is laxquered for performance.
May 2009
from the Sharp family collection
in the care of Linda Sharp Williams
Ahgupuk lamp shade with Alaska cache, dog sled, Eskimo hunter and moose scene with antler base
May 2009
from the Sharp family collection
in the care of Linda Sharp Williams
Ahgupuk art of winter cabin scene on Alcraft Alaska wooden box
examples of Unaauthorized Ahgupuk reproductions
ladies metal compacts in square or oval shape - unauthorized reproductions
December 2006
from an Alaskan History collector
"Eskimo Billikin
Good Luck Lamps
Just rub his tummy for Good Luck
Hand-made, original ceramic base. Shade is four actual, washable photographs, 5X7 oil tinted
transparencies that will not fade. Large selection of photographs of Alaska scenes and
animals. Height of lamp is approxiately 13 inches. Only $17.50 postpaid"
Nobby Studio
1029 E. 12th
Anchorage, Alaska
please scroll down to see other examples of lamp shades and lamps
November 2006
from the Sweeney collection
"Alaska Woodcraft
Tony and Betty Bockstahler
Eagle River, Alaska
Alaska Woodcraft was formerly located at
December 2005
from the private collection of Boo Rody collection
Ahgupuk lampshade with four panels
The lamp itself is marked "Hand made originals, Nobby Studio, 1029 E. 12th, Anchorage
Alaska" purchased in 1973
July 2005
from the R. Gordy collection
Pen knife with leather button sleeve with Ahgupuk art
March 2005
from the Schmiemeier collection
Ahgupuk lamp shade with polar bear, Eskimo dancers, sled dog and moose scenes with antler base
February 2005
from the Lou Nelson collection
Ahgupuk caribou scene on yellow ceramic bowl
January 2005
from Mrs. Mary Sundt
We would llike to thank Mrs. Sundt for her generosity and for her time and valuable research
Happy Anniversary
from the Fred Bystedt collection
Ahgupuk artwork - plastic cover placemats
"copyright mcmlxxiv by Griffin's - Alaska
18 REPRODUCTIONS OF PAINTINGS by Alaska's Most Distinguised Artist George Ahgupuk
Copyright 1953 by Deers Press, Seattle, WA
Viletta Arts
January 2005
from the Mrs. Sandra Sword collection
Weatherby Hanley - Viletta Arts ceramics
Other Ahgupuk items
Playing cards with George Ahgupuk potrait, Raven totem pole, polar bear scene, and leather binding case with "Alaska"
from the Kevin and Diane Corbet collection
Alcraft Alaska wood with Ahgupuk Eskimo hunting scene
