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Lot # 77 - Vintage Eskimo Yo-Yo's
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Start Date/Time: | 27-Aug-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 03-Sep-2025 8:16:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$7.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Frazier08 |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
Vintage Eskimo Yo-Yo (Alaska Native Toy) – Sitka Arts & Crafts – Mid-20th Century Maker: Sitka Arts & Crafts, Alaska Era: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s–1970s) Material: Fur, string, and fiberboard bases with drawn faces Size Range: Each ball approx. 2" diameter; string length approx. 18–20" Provenance: Includes original instruction sheet with hand-drawn graphics and artisan signatures Historical Note:
A traditional Eskimo yo-yo, hand-crafted from fur and string, with two weighted fur balls attached to cords for play. This unique Alaskan toy was made by Sitka Arts & Crafts (Sitka, Alaska) and comes with its original printed instruction sheet. The instruction sheet includes hand-drawn illustrations and handwritten location notes (Quinhagak, Alaska), providing cultural and regional provenance.
The Eskimo yo-yo is a culturally significant toy from Alaska Native traditions, designed to test dexterity and coordination. Players swing the balls in opposite directions simultaneously, a skill requiring practice and rhythm. These yo-yos were often handmade from locally available materials and sold as folk art and cultural teaching tools.
Auction History
Highest bidder is Frazier08
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Sep-2025 7:57:27 PM | $7.00 | Frazier08 |
| 03-Sep-2025 7:48:39 PM | $6.00 | Rcw82316 |
| 03-Sep-2025 7:33:22 PM | $5.00 | Frazier08 |
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