Hunter Carving
by Chivly Chupak, Alaskan
Juneau, Alaska
soapstone, bone, wood
4 3/4” high x 3 1/2”width x 5 1/2” deep
Chivly Chup, also known as Chupak, was born in Cambodia and escaped the Khmer Rouge regime after the death of his parents. At the age of 12, he taught himself how to carve and sold his sculptures to support his remaining family while living in a Thai refugee camp. At 17, he was sponsored by an Oregon family and became fascinated with Native culture, particularly Native Alaskan, which he used as inspiration for his carving. Chupak currently lives in Juneau, Alaska, where he works and teaches from his studio.
