Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich

Ugruk (Bearded Seal),

Maker

Erin Ggaadimits Ivalu Gingrich

Culture

Alaska Native

Title

Ugruk (Bearded Seal)

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Hand-carved basswood,
finished with acrylic paint and adorned with hand-beaded strands and nylon filament

Techniques

Hand-carved basswood,
finished with acrylic paint and adorned with hand-beaded strands and nylon filament

Dimensions

TBD, Approx. length: 61 cm (24 inches)

Type

Costume Accessories

Credit

Edgar J. Lownes Fund

Object Number

2023.38.1

Ugruk (Bearded Seal)

Exhibition History

Natchiq | Onkeehq | Isuwiq

April 4 - October 25, 2026

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