Arcobatic Walrus

Arcobatic Walrus
walrus ivory, fossil walrus ivory, baleen inlay
7”h x 4.25”w x 1.5”d (with stand)

Master carver and scrimshaw artist Fredrick Kingeekuk, Yupik, from Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, created this delightful walrus. The piece is expertly carved, finely detailed demonstrating Fredrick's talent and sill working with walrus ivory. He used inlay baleen to define the eyes and flippers. The work is signed.

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Alaska Native ivory art is highly collectable but it is important to be an educated buyer. For more information refer to Alaska Native Ivory brochure from the U.S. Department of the Interior – Indian Arts and Crafts Board online: https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/iacb_alaska_ivory_brochure_2018_web.pdf