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 out of fossilized mammoth ivory. The bear stands atop a flowing river of salmon, symbolizing abundance and the wild spirit of Alaska.
Signed by the artist - Aaron Barrett, who 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" x2.5" x2".
