Contemporary Alaskan Sculpture
Exhibition Dates:
March 6, 2014 - March 29, 2014Involved Artists:
Larry Ahvakana, Brandon Olanna, Charles Slwooko, Cliff Apatiki, Clyde Rookok, Edwin Weyiouanna, Fred Kingeekuk, Fred Nayokpuk, Hubert Kokuluk, Jerome Saclamanna, Jimmy Weyiouanna, John Boy Weyiouanna, Luke Penayah, Maxine Ungott, Melcher Oozevaseuk, Miller Kingeekuk, Ray Toolie, Richard Olanna, Ted Mayac, Jr., Tom Akeya, Wagner Wongittilin, Warren Kakoona, Perry Eaton, Harry Hank, Edwin Nunguk
Featured Works
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Edwin NungukWoman DancerWalrus Ivory, Baleen inlay, Walrus Jawbone Base
- 7"h
- 2.5"w
- 1.5"d
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Alaska CarversFred Kingeekuk – Small SealIvory, Baleen Inlay, Scrimshaw (Ink)
- .13"h
- 3.38"w
- 1.13"d
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Alaska CarversMaxine Ungott – Little OwlIvory, Baleen, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Scrimshaw
- 3.75"h
- .88"w
- 1.13"d
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Alaska CarversFred Nayokpuk – Two-Sided Vertebrae Drummer/DancerWhalebone, Ivory, Baleen
- 10"h
- 16"w
- 8.13"d
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Edwin NungukShamanic Figure Holding SealUnderwater Ivory, Old Walrus Jawbone
- 14.50"h
- 3"w
- 3"d
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Alaska CarversRichard Olanna – Dark Gray Whalebone HunterWhalebone, Ivory, Baleen, Wood, Metal
- 31.50"h
- 8"w
- 3"d
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Edwin NungukIvory Standing BearIvory, Baleen
- 4.75"h
- 1.5"w
- .75"d
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Alaska CarversLuke Penayah – Ivory SwanIvory, Ink
- 2.75"h
- 1.88"w
- .75"d
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Alaska CarversCharles Slwooko – Group of Owls on CliffIvory, Ink, Walrus Cheek Bone
- 2.13"h
- 5.5"w
- 3.5"d
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Alaska CarversTed Mayac, Jr. – MallardWalrus Ivory, Ink
- 1.25"h
- 3.5"w
- 1.38"d
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Alaska CarversTed Mayac, Jr. – Cinnamon TealIvory, Ink
- 1.25"h
- 3.5"w
- 1.38"d
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Alaska CarversClyde Rookok – Sitting Up WalrusFossilized Rib Bone, Ivory, Baleen
- 3.13"h
- 4.5"w
- 2"d
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Edwin NungukSmall WalrusIvory, Baleen
- .88"h
- 2.88"w
- .75"d
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Alaska CarversWagner Wongittilin – Layered Baleen Flying Loon with Fish in MouthLayered Baleen, Inlaid Ivory, Whalebone Stand
- 2.38"h
- 5.88"w
- 4.75"d
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Alaska CarversWagner Wongittilin – Layered Baleen Flying Loon on StandLayered Baleen, Inlaid Ivory, Whalebone Stand
- 3.5"h
- 6.5"w
- 6.75"d
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Alaska CarversRay Toolie – Pawing BearIvory, Baleen
- 1.75"h
- 4.75"w
- 1.25"d
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Alaska CarversMelcher Oozevaseuk – Small Textured OwlIvory, Baleen, Ink
- 1.75"h
- 1.5"w
- 1"d
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Alaska CarversMelcher Oozevaseuk – Textured White OwlIvory, Baleen, Ink
- 2.38"h
- 2"w
- 1"d
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Alaska CarversMiller Kingeekuk – Large Scrimshaw SealIvory, Baleen, Scrimshaw (Ink)
- .88"h
- 4"w
- 2"d
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Alaska CarversClyde Rookok – Standing GrizzlyFossilized Rib Bone, Baleen
- 4.75"h
- 1.5"w
- 1"d
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Alaska CarversHubert Kokuluk – Swan on BaseIvory, Ink
- 3.88"h
- 1.5"w
- 1.5"d
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Alaska CarversJerome Saclamanna – Singing Seal ShamanIvory, Baleen, Feathers, Mammoth Ivory Base
- 5.5"h
- 2.75"w
- 1.5"d
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Alaska CarversRichard Olanna – Small Brown Hunter with SpearWhalebone, Baleen, Wood, Metal, Sinew
- 20"h
- 6.5"w
- 4"d
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Alaska CarversRichard Olanna – Whalebone Hunter With Spear on BaseFossilized Whalebone, Wood Base
- 19.5"h
- 9"w
- 17"d
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Larry AhvakanaRaven Mask – Tulugaq, SyunghaRed Cedar, Acrylic
- 9.5"h
- 6"w
- 9"d
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Larry AhvakanaIvory Raven Pendant with Chain – IOld Walrus Ivory, Ebony Wood, Sterling Silver Chain and SettingSOLD
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Alaska CarversJohn Boy Weyiouanna – Walrus Hunter with Brown GogglesWhalebone, Ivory, Baleen, Mammoth Ivory
- 28.25"h
- 6.5"w
- 14"d
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Edwin NungukHunter with Bow & ArrowWalrus Ivory, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Baleen, Leather
- 9.5"h
- 4"w
- 1.75"d
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Alaska CarversBrandon Olanna – Small Brown Hunter with Decorated Coat and SpearWhalebone, Baleen, Ivory, Wood, Sinew on Wood Base
- 13.75"h
- 11"w
- 4.25"d
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Perry EatonRaven MaskWhite Spruce, Hickory, Artist Oils, Human Hair, Domestic Goose Feathers, Beads, Faux Sinew, Thread
- 13"h
- 20"w
- 5.5"d
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Alaska CarversHarry Hank – Medium Baleen Basket with Bear Head FinialBaleen, Ivory
- 4.5"h
- 2.5"w
- 2.5"d
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Alaska CarversTed Mayac, Jr. – Baikal TealIvory, Ink
- 1.13"h
- 4"w
- 1.50"d
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Alaska CarversRichard Olanna – Tall HunterWhalebone, Ivory, Fossil Ivory, Baleen, Metal Stand
- 50"h
- 7.5"w
- 40"d
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Small Baleen Basket with
Whale Tail FinialBaleen, Ivory- 3"h
- 3"w
- 3"d
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Larry AhvakanaSinging Seal Song (1980)African Wonderstone
- 13"h
- 8"w
- 6.5"d
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Alaska CarversEdwin Weyiouanna – Double Sided Vertebrae Dancer with MittensWhalebone, Ivory, Baleen
- 16.5"h
- 27.5"w
- 11"d
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Edwin NungukSmall Cormorant on Skull Bone BaseIvory, Baleen, Bone
- 7.25"h
- 3"w
- .75"d
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Larry AhvakanaAt the Celebration
Seated Inupiaq WomanNew Mexican Alabaster- 13"h
- 8"w
- 9"d
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Alaska CarversRichard Olanna – White Bone Hunter with SpearWhalebone, Baleen, Wood, Metal
- 23"h
- 6.5"w
- 11.5"d
SOLD
A new body of whalebone, stone and ivory sculpture debuts this March, bringing the salty tang of the Bering Sea down to Seattle. Using whalebone, ivory and baleen as sculptural media remains an art form unique to Alaskan Natives, and the practice is widespread across coastal and island villages in the northwest of the state.
Most of the artists in this exhibit are from the Inupiaq or Siberian Yup’ik tribes. Many hail from Shishmaref, an Inupiaq village on a tiny, eroding barrier reef. The villagers remain because of the strategic access to sea and land hunting. In winter men go inland to hunt for moose and caribou, while in summer families fish, pick berries, and scavenge whalebone and mammoth ivory on the beach. Artists utilize the natural size and texture of the local materials to create works which reflect their activities and their connection to the animals on land and sea. Only old bones are used for carving, and whales are not killed for this purpose.
Join us for a slide show and lecture by contemporary Inupiaq artist Larry Ahvakana! Wednesday, March 12th, 7pm