12" Baleen Whale by Harrison Miklahook Jr *Deep Dive* Inuit Painting Pits Michael often carves animals

Pits Michael often carves animals who appear very young and vulnerable

It is the contrasting spectre of radiant green stone merging onto the stirring yellow inlaid eyes which makes this piece parade onto another level of tenacious exuberance

National Aboriginal Day celebrations

bone antler

12" Baleen Whale by Harrison Miklahook Jr *Deep Dive* Inuit Painting Pits Michael often carves animalsInuit art: Whale Inuit Artist: Harrison Miklahook Jr Size: 12" across (10" vertical), 9" horizontal, 4" deep Community: Nome, Alaska 11 21 Material: Muskox horn id: d 6638ajjjy Masterpiece Carving! Magnificent Movement! Harrison Jr. Miklahook is a well respected carver from Alaska. Harrison uses whalebone, baleen, and muskox horn to carve his magnificent whale sculptures. Baleen are strips of fibrous tissue that filter food like teeth. Fins are also