Seal Hunter Scene

Seal Hunter Scene
walrus ivory, fossil walrus ivory, ink pigment, walrus skin, sinew,
3.75"h x 1.5"w X 6"l

Mary Seppilu, Yupik carver from St. Lawrence Island, created this imaginatively carved scene of a hunter pulling a seal. Carved from walrus ivory, the figure and his catch sit atop an artifact - a fossil walrus ivory sled runner. This piece is expressively detailed and is a terrific example of Mary's unique work.

This is a collector's piece and is signed ML Seppiu, Savoonga, Alaska 99769 (the zip code). It would make a fine addition to any Northern Alaska art collection.

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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