WalrusView more work by Andrew Rookok
Rookok is notable for his skill in carving walruses, but in this piece he takes the detail a step further. The surface of the ivory has been carefully, and lightly engraved with a whisker-like texture that mimics the coarse coat of the animal.
Artist |
Andrew Rookok |
Origin |
Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island |
Dimensions |
1-3/4 x 3-3/4 x 1-3/4 in |
Materials |
Walrus ivory |
Culture |
St. Lawrence Island Yupik |
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