Loon Carving, c. 1980
by Glenn Tingook (1938-2000), Inupiaq
soapstone
3" high x 6.5" wide x 3" deep
Glenn Tingook (1938–2000) was a renowned Alaskan Inuit artist celebrated for his expressive soapstone and serpentine stone carvings. His work captures traditional northern life, frequently depicting local wildlife (like birds and whales) and indigenous hunters engaged in everyday activities like fishing.
