Whimsical Standing Otter

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Description

Whimsical Standing Otter
walrus ivory, baleen
4.5"h x 1.75"w x 1"d

Ronald Apangalook, a Siberian Yupik artist from the village of Gambell, Alaska created this wonderful, finely carved standing sea otter from walrus ivory. Ronald selected a beautiful piece of ivory, carving texture to depict the otter’s dense, water-resistant fur. He inlaid baleen to define the otter’s nose and eyes.

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