Ivory WalrusView more work by Ben Pungowiyi
Pungowiyi carves walruses that are notably realistic which reflect the work of not just a great artist, but also a hunter who has spent his life observing the animals firsthand. This piece is carved from walrus ivory.
| Artist |
Ben Pungowiyi |
| Origin |
Savoonga, St. Lawrence Island, AK |
| Dimensions |
2.5 x 4.5 x 1.25 in |
| Materials |
Walrus ivory |
| Culture |
Siberian Yupik |
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