Woman - Swan Transformation

Woman - Swan Transformation
Walrus ivory, baleen
5"h x 2.25"w x 1.25"d (stand: 2.25"w x 1.5"d)

Ronald Apangalook, a Siberian Yup’ik Eskimo artist from the village of Gambell, Alaska, created this beautiful, finely carved figure. This wonderful piece is carved of walrus ivory with baleen inlay defining the features of the swan. The work exemplifies Ronald's fine attention to detail and his sophisticated carving technique. Ronald’s Eskimo name is Qaygeghutkaq (shortened to Qay), literal translation “put on top”.

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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