#97 • Walrus Head Sculpture - Ron Apangalook

Part of March 2025 Premier Auction (live auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $375.00

Status: Sold

Category: Ethnographic Objects

A twin walrus head sculpture crafted from fossilized whale bone, walrus tusk, and baleen; with fabulous balanced construction, the sculpture stands upright on its rather small footprint. Piece is initialed "QAY" on the side for the prominent Gambell, Alaska carver Ron Apangalook (shortened from his Yup'ik name Qaygeghutkaq). Measures approximately 8.25" x 9" x 5" tall.