Eagle Whale Bone Relief View more work by Harrison Miklahook Jr.
Carved in relief style from a nice, dark brown whale bone, an eagle is depicted in flight. The head and tail are carved from walrus ivory to provide a striking color contrast. The eagle's eye is inlaid baleen.
Artist |
Harrison Miklahook Jr. |
Origin |
Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, AK |
Dimensions |
11 x 3 x 3 in |
Materials |
Whale bone, ivory, baleen |
Culture |
St. Lawrence Island Yupik |
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