Seal Pups at Play

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Seal Pups at Play
walrus ivory, baleen
2"h x 5"w x 3.5"d

Ronald Apangalook, a Siberian Yupik artist from the village of Gambell, Alaska created this wonderful scene of seal pups at play from walrus ivory. The pups are carved indiviually from selected pieces of ivory and accented with baleen eyes, nose and flipper nails. The pups rest on an ivory base.

Ronald is renowned for his carving techniques be it walrus ivory or whalebone. 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