Carved from walrus tusk ivory, this kayaking hunter sports both a baleen harpoon and paddle. This piece measures 13" long.

Fresh walrus ivory carving by Daniel Apassingok, Jr. (Saint Lawrence Island Yupik). Hand carved from local subsistence-harvested walrus tusk. Daniel learned to carve from the elders who in turn learned from generations of elders passing their art down. Each piece is carved from a tusk that is cured for several weeks and is unique in color and pattern. Fresh ivory is legal for use by all Alaska Native artisans.


Artist Bio:

Daniel Apassingok, Jr. is a St. Lawrence Island Yupik who has been carving since high school, graduating in 1989. He is a subsistence hunter and works with ivory, whalebone and baleen (whale filtration "teeth"). Daniel has lived on St. Lawrence Island his entire life. His favorite thing to do is subsisting with his sons. Daniels family has been featured on the Discovery Channel show, "Life Below Zero".