Product Overview
WHALEBONE carving or sculpture is a rarity and regional to the Northwest and the Arctic. It is rarely found anywhere else. This is a beautiful carving of a brown bear made of whalebone, holding a fish carved from walrus jawbone with a striking natural blue hue — a rare coloration caused by mineral deposits in the soil where the bone was found. The bear stands atop a flowing river of salmon, symbolizing abundance and the wild spirit of Alaska.
Aaron Barrett is an Alaskan artist known for his intricate carvings from fossil whalebone, walrus jawbone, and mammoth ivory. His work captures the spirit of Alaska’s wildlife — eagles, bears, and marine life — rendered with remarkable detail and respect for natural materials. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and hand-signed by the artist. The carving is approx. 4.5" x 4".
