Bufflehead

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Description

Bufflehead
walrus ivory, permanent ink pigment
1.5”h x 1.5”w x 4”l

This beautifull Bufflehead is carved from walrus ivory by Ted Mayac Jr. from King Island, Alaska. The Mayac's are renown for their walrus ivory carvings of birds and ducks. This piece exemplifies Ted's attention to detail, using several hand etching tools to create different lines, textures, and effects. Ted uses permanent inks and colored markers to replicate the natural colors of the Bufflehead duck. The piece is signed and dated.

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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