Bryon L Amos Ivory Tusk Sculpture

The Ivory walrus tusk carvings first originated in various designs from Nunivak Island, more of the elaborate designs were first carved using high carbon steel chisels. Only using their hands and strength, ivory tusk carvings were carved in a work house called the Qasgiq, (a work house made for dancing festivals, or a work place for men). During the ancient times, work ethics were highly respected, at the age of accountability, young men would be given their native name, according to their age and ability for them to begin the observance of how craftsmanship was reverenced as a respective trait. This time of work ethics would be observed to show the wisdom, knowledge and the ability to show how tools, drums, and kayaks were made. This was necessary in sharing the strengths and weakness of a person’s ability in learning, and training in providing for his family’s needs.The ivory tusk carvings were highly designed by an individual’s work ethics, and how that person’s life showed the char