Old Squaw (Summer Plumage) Carving by Ted Mayac Jr., Inupiaq

Old Squaw (Summer Plumage) Carving, 2004 Ted Mayac Jr., Inupiaq walrus ivory, scrimshaw design 1 1/4” high x 5” long x 1 1/2” wide Ted Mayac Jr. is one of the finest walrus ivory carvers in Alaska working today. He was born in Nome on November 22, 1966. Originally from King Island, the Mayac family gained an international reputation for their beautiful and realistic ivory carvings. Ted Jr. learned to carve from his father Ted Sr. "He just let me work on my own and then helped me when I needed a hand." Fascinated by the beauty and the variety of bird life in the arctic, Ted Jr. continues the family tradition of carving birds. Today, he carves birds from around the world with exacting accuracy to the traits of a variety of species, adding incredible detail to each. He has over 68 birds that he meticulously carves from walrus ivory in a variety of poses. It is his attention to detail and use of color that has made his work unique and a favorite among collectors around the world. Loons