This is my very first carving — a polar bear on a ring made from walrus ivory tusk. I created it for my husband and used crushed mica for the eyes and nose, mica that we found together at Gatineau Park. This piece means so much to me, not just for how it turned out, but for the love and memories it carries. I’m very proud of this creation and hope to get my hands on more ivory to make more beautiful carvings like this one.❤️🧡💜 #InuitArt #IvoryCarving #ResilientInuk #IndigenousArtist #resilient

Walrus Ivory carving made by a man known as Uncle John, Cup'ig from Nunivak Island.Red and black pigments are also used for this beautiful piece. Similar carvings in this fashion were made into cribbage boards as early as 1910 by the peoples of Nunivak Island. #CulturalHeritage #culturalexchange | Alaska Native Heritage Center

1.2K views · 47 reactions | Unique walrus ivory piece from the Inupiaq culture. Older walrus ivory changes color over time and fresh ivory tends to be lighter in color. #alaskanative #anhc #culturalheritage | Alaska Native Heritage Center | Facebook