Walrus Ivory Fowl | Alaskan Ivory Carving

Ivory Fowl was expertly carved by Charles Slwooko. Charles Slwooko is a St. Lawrence Island Yupik. He was born in Savoonga on St. Lawrence Island. Charles, like most of the men of his generation, is very much involved in the subsistence lifestyle. He hunts seals, walrus, whales and birds. During the short summer season, he digs for old ivory which he often carves or uses as bases for his carvings. Carved ivory fowl resting on a walrus ivory stand. Approx. 3"L and 1.25"W.