Little Ringed Seal

Little Ringed Seal
fossil walrus ivory, ink pigment, baleen inlay
1”h x 4.25” l x 1.75”w

This beautifully carved ringed seal was created by award winning Siberian Yupik artist Alvin Aningayou. Inspired by the marine life of Saint Lawrence Island, Alvin carved this incredible seal from a distinctive piece of fossil walrus ivory carefully stippling pigment onto the surface to create the fine detail and individual character of this ringed seal. Alvin used baleen inlay for the eyes.

Ringed seals are the smallest and most common Arctic seal. They get their name from the small, light-colored circles, or rings, that are scattered throughout the darker hair on their backs.

Alvin has carved his signature on the bottom. Please call for price or email arcticspiritgallery@gmail.com.

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