Fresh walrus ivory carving by Anders Apassingok Junior (Saint Lawrence Island Yupik). Hand carved from locally, subsistance harvested walrus. Anders learned to carve from the elders who in turn learned from generations of elders passing the 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-Anders Apassingok Junior
Anders Apassingok Junior is a St. Lawrence Island Yupik since high school, graduating in 1988. He is a subsistence hunter and works with ivory, whalebone and baleen. Anders moved back to St. Lawrence Island after spending time in Michigan. He is a grandfather to 2 children. His favorite thing to do is to carve walrus ivory and is inspired by the natural world of the Bering Sea.