Product Overview
A carved walrus made of walrus ivory, created and signed by a Native artist - Ben Pungowiyi of Savoonga, who is Alaskan Yupik. Ben (Aghnatarma) Pungowiyi grew up in the village of Savoonga on St. Lawrence Island. He was raised by his grandfather who also was a carver. At the age of six, Ben carved his first piece of walrus ivory. Ben has gone on to become a master carver, using hand tools as well as motorized tools to create intricate carvings that tell the story of his Native heritage and way of life.
Ben currently lives in Savoonga where he is a special education aide in the Bering Straits School District and a Village of Savoonga tribal leader.
Approx. 3" x 2".
