Polar Bear sculpture is carved from whale bone. The eyes, nose and mouth were created using walrus ivory dust mixed with india ink and epoxy.
This is a large sculpture that weighs approximately 15lbs and measures approximately 24.5" across x 19" down x 7" depth.
This sculpture has a small crack near the foot and back.
Made by Inuit artist Ross Qalayauq Schaeffer Sr. of Kotzebue, Ak.