Bull WalrusView more work by Fred Kingeekuk
Kingeekuk shows here that he is not only a carver of great skill, but he also has a detailed knowledge of the walrus. The hulking, dimpled shoulders indicate that this is a male, or bull, walrus. The tilt of the head and the clever use of walrus whisker for the eyes add to the realism of this carving.
| Artist |
Fred Kingeekuk |
| Origin |
Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, AK |
| Dimensions |
1-1/2 x 3 x 1-1/2 in |
| Materials |
Walrus ivory, walrus whisker |
| Culture |
St. Lawrence Island Yupik |
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