Matthiasson Winery produces award winning wines in Napa, California and Steve Matthiasson has been named winemaker of the year by the San Francisco Chronicle and Food & Wine Magazine. Gift Certificate for one bottle of 2020 Matthiasson Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and one bottle of 2022 Matthiasson Napa Valley Chardonnay Linda Vista Vineyard. Value $123.00
Donated By: Matthiasson Winery

Handcrafted weather station reports temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure in a glance.  Made of walnut with maple and mesquite accent.  Designed and crafted by wood artist Richard Geir.
Donated By: Richard and Judy Geir

Icelandic Flag Bean Bag Board Set with bean bags
Donated By: Svold Committee

12 oz of Viking Thunder whole bean coffee (a Pride of Dakota Product) and a 16 oz Kaffi travel mug
Donated By: ICA

Fine minimalist stick/bar drop, sterling silver earrings. These are lightweight & perfect for everyday wear. Made in Reykjavik by Icelandic artist.
Donated By: ICA

Tres Generaciones Tequila paired with a strawberry margarita mix and paper umbrellas
Donated By: Jana Abrahamson /Akra Enterprises

Quilted table runner in reds and greens, with black candle holder and pillar candle. This item measures about 28"x45" (this is an approximate measurement)
Donated By: Loretta Bernhoft

Delicately hand-crocheted in Iceland with Icelandic wool as a special gift to Gudny Bjarnason. This is a beautiful piece to have in your home as a table scarf or add to your wardrobe. This item measures about 59" x 22"
Donated By: Bunny Bjarnason

This rare collectible is signed by Hensel native photographer and author, Jim Puppe. The subject of this framed poster is a collection of pictures of the architectural wonders known as outhouses across the North Dakota Prairie. This item measures approximately 15.75 x 20
Donated By: Arlan Steinolfson

The 617 stories that make up Dakota Attitude come from Jim Puppe’s treks to every North Dakota town and his interviews of residents in each. These stories, told in North Dakotans’ own words, reveal a spirit of resilience—a Dakota attitude—personally conceived, adopted, and applied during each storyteller’s life. Signed copy.
Donated By: Arlan Steinolfson

This cozy Icelandic Wool sweater will keep you warm and adorable. Size small, adult.
Donated By: Rose Moore

Charcuterie board, made with wood weaving technique,  measures 10 1/2” x 21”.    It is made of walnut,  with oak, cherry, maple, and bloodwood accents.  Hand crafted by wood artist, Richard Geir.
Donated By: Richard and Judy Geir

The lopapeysa sweater is a treasured piece of Icelandic culture, knitted for generations, always gifted, never bought, with warmth and love in every stitch. From the breathtaking scenery, to the deep-rooted history, to the wisdom of the locals; Joan of Dark and Kyle Cassidy will be your guides as you read and knit your way through Iceland's culture, creativity, and lopapeysa tradition. In this pattern book and knitter's guide to Iceland, join Joan and Kyle as they travel the 800 miles of Iceland's Ring Road to bring you historic sweaters, exciting adventures, and new knitting patterns. 168 pages, paperback, published in 2023
Donated By: Jana Abrahamson /Akra Enterprises

Hang out with this little dude year round, Olafur will keep watch from a shelf or wherever you decide to keep him in your home. Created by Valerie Johnson, neice of Vera Branvold and Doran Olafson. Sits approximately 17" tall
Donated By: Valerie Johnson

Vintage Icelandic Horse Postage Stamp T Shirt, size small
Donated By: Arlan Steinolfson

Vintage Icelandic Horse Postage Stamp T Shirt, size XXL
Donated By: Arlan Steinolfson

Embrace a slice of Icelandic-American heritage with this timeless artwork, a testament to love and history as Emile and Thorstina wed in 1928. Don't miss your chance to own this delightful piece of Americana.
Donated By: Arlan Steinolfson

Own a piece of history! This tapestry sample was sewn by hand in Hvolsvöllur, Iceland. It replicates a part of a 300-foot long hand-sewn tapestry of Njáls Saga, that took 7 years to sew. The tapestry illustrates the story of Njál's Saga, which explores a family blood feud spanning some 50 years and the consequences of vengeance as a defense of family honor. The saga shows how even worthy people can destroy themselves by disputes. It is thought that the saga's events happened around the village of Hvolsvöllur. The full tapestry will be displayed at The Saga Center in Hvolsvöllur in 2025. A smaller traveling version of it will be touring in our area in our area in 2025. This tapestry sample is a gift from Hvolsvöllur, the land of Njáls Saga, to Mountain, a center of Icelandic immigration in North America. This auction item also comes with a copy of Njál's Saga, this Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction, chronology, index of characters, plot summary, explanatory notes, maps, and suggestions for further reading. 16x20
Donated By: ICA

This gorgeous bedspread was hand crocheted by Kristín Jónsdóttir in 1905.  It was discovered in storage at the A.V. Johnson Farm and donated by Dennis and Pat Morrison (great-grandaughter).  Kristin was born in 1853 in Skútustaðahreppur, S-Þingeyjarsýsla and immigrated in 1873 with her mother Gudrun Grimsdottir and 2 children. She married Thorgils Halldorson and their children were: Malmfríður (Freda), Sigurros (Arni Johnson), Solveig (Kristjan Geir), Margret (A.J Weber), Gerda (S.W.Gudmundson).  It's dimensions are 86 x 102.
Donated By: Pat and Denny Morrison

The wool that makes these socks was shorn from sheep on the Bjarnason Farm and sheared by Bjorn Olgierson. These are a hearty and durable product that gave lasting comfort and warmth. Can't you image these stockings "hung by the fire with care" as a special décor?!
Donated By: Bunny Bjarnason