Robert McCoy-Apangalook Ulu Ivory

This finely crafted ivory Ulu is hand-carved by Robert McCoy-Apangalook, Utuqsiq, a distinguished Siberian Yup'ik artist from Gambell on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. The Ulu, a traditional all-purpose knife, is rendered here with exceptional skill and attention to detail. McCoy-Apangalook’s work honors the cultural significance of the Ulu, blending functional design with artistic expression. Each piece reflects generations of Yup'ik heritage and craftsmanship, making it both a practical tool and a valuable cultural artifact.

His Yupik name is Utuqsiq, meaning "tallest peak," which he uses to sign his artwork.

St Lawrence Island is known as the "walrus capitol of the world"