Native Alaskan Arts & Crafts
Walrus by Davis Uglwook
$ 120.00
Walrus by Davis Uglwook
(Yup'ik, St.Lawrence Island, Alaska)
Walrus Tusk Ivory, Fossilized Sea Cow Bone, Baleen.
2.25" long
*As this item contains restricted materials, it cannot be shipped outside the USA
Walrus by Robert Tungiyan
$ 135.00
Walrus by Robert Tungiyan (Yup'ik, St.Lawrence Island, Alaska)Walrus Tusk Ivory, Walrus whisker, Baleen
2.25" wide; 2" tall
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Walrus on Base by Davis Uglwook
$ 120.00
Walrus on Base by Davis Uglwook (Yup'ik, St.Lawrence Island, Alaska)Walrus Tusk Ivory, Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory, Baleen
2" long; 1.5" deep; 2" tall
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Walrus Shaman Pin/Pendant by Denise Wallace
$ 0.00
Walrus Shaman Pin/Pendant by Denise Wallace. *vintage
From 1987.
This piece represents a Walrus Shaman - open his mask to reveal his singing, joyful face! This really interesting piece is completely fashioned from only two materials - Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory and Sterling Silver (and a bit of ink).
2.75" tall
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Walrus Tusk Cribbage Board by Herman Toolie
$ 975.00
Title: Cribbage Board
Artist: Herman Toolie
Community: Savoonga, Alaska
Description: This is a simple, straightforward cribbage board with some great scrimshaw and a nice polish. Circa 1980's?
Size: 20.5" long
Materials: Walrus tusk Ivory; ink
Price: $975.00
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Whale by Moses Soonagrook
$ 95.00
Whale by Moses Soonagrook (Yup'ik) Gambell, St.Lawrence Island
2.5" long
Walrus Tusk Ivory, Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory, Baleen
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Woman In The Moon Bracelet by Denise Wallace #67 of 200
$ 0.00
Woman In The Moon Bracelet by Denise Wallace #67 of 200
The central Face has a hinged Mask door; each face is accented with 14Kt Gold.
The condition of this vintage piece is excellent.
This bracelet is slightly adjustable. It is currently set to fit a wrist with a 6.25" circumference; The opening gap is 1.1".
Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold, Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory, Ink
From the artist: "This design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives. The idea of the Woman In The Moon reminds us of our sister who became the Moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother. As a result, I think of her through the design."
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Woman in the Moon Earrings by Denise Wallace
$ 0.00
Woman-In-The-Moon Earrings by Denise Wallace *vintage
Late 1980's
These classics are Sterling Silver and Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory. This is an early pair of this design and their obvious popularity foretold so much of Denise's work to follow. These earrings are about 1.25" tall at the outer edge.
From the artist: "This design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives. The idea of the woman in the moon reminds us of our sister who became the Moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother. As a result, I think of her through the design."
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Woman In The Moon Earrings by Denise Wallace
$ 0.00
Woman In The Moon Earrings by Denise Wallace; Circa mid-1990's
The condition of this vintage piece is excellent; Some of the 'spokes' are accented with 14Kt Gold.
1.25" tall; 1" wide
Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold, Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory, Ink
From the artist: "This design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives. The idea of the Woman In The Moon reminds us of our sister who became the Moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother. As a result, I think of her through the design."
Please contact us at our retail gallery for pricing and more details. We can be reached at 802-362-3435, or email us at sales@longagoandfaraway.com.
*As this item contains restricted materials, it cannot be shipped outside the USA
Woman In The Moon Pin/Pendant w/door by Denise Wallace
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Woman In The Moon Pin/Pendant w/door by Denise Wallace *vintage
Circa 1991
This is the Pin or Pendant version of Denise's Woman-In-The-Moon design. It has a hinged Silver Mask that opens to reveal the human face (INUA) of the piece.
Sterling Silver and Fossilized White Walrus Tusk Ivory. 1.5" tall at the outer edge.
From the artist: "This design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives. The idea of the woman in the moon reminds us of our sister who became the Moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother. As a result, I think of her through the design."
Please contact us at our retail gallery for pricing and more details. We can be reached at 802-362-3435, or email us at sales@longagoandfaraway.com.
We display pendants on a variety of chains and collars which are available at extra cost - please contact us directly for quotes and advice.
*As this item contains restricted materials, it cannot be shipped outside the USA
Woman In The Moon Ring by Denise Wallace
$ 0.00
Woman In The Moon Ring by Denise Wallace; Circa mid 1990's; With a hinged Mask door and 14Kt Gold accents.
Ring Size 8
The top element is 1.5" tall.
The condition of this vintage piece is excellent.
Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold, Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory, Ink
From the artist: "This design comes from a mask carved by both Eskimo and Athabascan natives. The idea of the woman in the moon reminds us of our sister who became the Moon. The designs on the cheeks or chins were added by our neighbors, the Athabascans. We have included these designs in our work. This design is one of the pieces I have worked with for some time. The first "Woman in the Moon" reminded me of my grandmother. As a result, I think of her through the design."
Please contact us at our retail gallery for pricing and more details. We can be reached at 802-362-3435, or email us at sales@longagoandfaraway.com.
*As this item contains restricted materials, it cannot be shipped outside the USA
Woman-In-The-Moon Ring by Denise Wallace
$ 0.00
Woman-In-The-Moon Ring by Denise Wallace. *vintage
Circa 1990.
The face of this ring is the smaller of the two sizes Denise has made (the outer ring around the face is about 1.25" tall). The mask "door" opens to reveal the Inua - the Woman In The Moon's human face. It is a Size 6.5 Ring;
Sterling Silver, Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory, Ink
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Yup'ik Bird Mask Pin/Pendant by Denise Wallace
$ 0.00
Yup'ik Bird Mask Pin/Pendant by Denise Wallace.
Circa 2001
About 2.5" tall and 2.5" wide
Materials are Sterling Silver, 14Kt Gold, Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory, Ink
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Yup'ik Dancer Belt by Denise And Samuel Wallace (1997)
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Yup'ik Dancer Belt by Denise And Samuel Wallace (1997)
We believe this is the most important piece of Native American jewelry available on the market today. It is worthy of lengthy discussion and we hope you will contact us directly for more information. In the meantime, enjoy some photos of the whole belt, as well as straightforward shots of the fifteen main elements.
Comments from the artist, Denise:
The Yupik dances are some of the most entertaining in the communities of Alaska. The elders fully participate in the dances which start out lively but seem to escalate in energy and effort with a friendly competitive engagement which is mutually supportive and entertaining. In making this belt, Denise wanted to be able to communicate the action of the dancers and the magnificence of the Yupik style.
When the Wallaces made this belt they knew it would be their last belt. There are twenty major pieces which comprise this masterpiece and they did not feel that they wanted to put that much of a time and effort commitment into just one piece again. Denise feels that this belt is comparable to the Crossroads belt in that they are the two most highly complicated belts She and Samuel produced.
From the book "Arctic Transformations; the Jewelry of Denise and Samuel Wallace" by Lois Sherr Dubin: "Ten dancing Yup'ik figures with ten Yup'ik masks link the figures together. This belt was inspired by the exhibition "The Living Tradition of Yup'ik Masks-Agayuliyararput: Our Way of Making Prayer". The exhibition highlighted Yup'ik masks, garments, and dance regalia. In depicting the dancer, the Wallaces are making a statement about the strength of Native cultures as well as the responsibility of each generation "to reach out, tell your stories, carry on your culture", says Denise. "The dancers are a very important part of carrying on Native traditions...through dance, the past is brought forward, and that dance or song will be passed on to each generation."
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Yup'ik Dancer III with Mask Pin/Pendant by Denise Wallace (2007)
$ 0.00
Title: Yup'ik Dancer III with Removable Bird Mask Pin/Pendant, ca.2007; #5 of 5
Artist: Denise Wallace
Size: 4" tall
Materials: Sterling Silver,18Kt Gold, Fossil Walrus Ivory, Sugilite
Comments: This remarkable dancer is really dynamic. The pose is that of a dancer in mid-stride, and the body of the figure shows gold hand fans of the styles used in traditional dancing. The main figure (worn as either a Pin or a Pendant) has a removable mask that can be worn as a separate pendant - both can be worn at the same time! Worth noting is how the artist used pieces of beautifully colored "fossilized" ivory in the parka and pants of the dancer figure.
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