Quirky Little Standing Otter

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Description

Quirky Little Standing Otter
walrus ivory, baleen
4"h x 1.5"w x 1"d

Ronald Apangalook, a Siberian Yupik artist from the village of Gambell, Alaska created this fun and quirkly standing sea otter from walrus ivory. Ronald selected a beautiful piece of ivory, incorporating the color variations of the ivory and carving facial character using inlaid baleen to define the otter’s eyes and fossil ivory nose.

Ronald is renowned for his carving techniques. Each piece he carves is unique and beautiful. Ronald’s Yupik name is Qaygeghutkaq, shortened to Qay, literal translation “put on top”. The piece is signed “QAY” on the bottom.

Please call for price or email arcticspiritgallery@gmail.com for price or more information.

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