Chess Set: Land Mammals versus Aquatic Mammals
Southern Plains Indian Museum (A.82.19 A1-B9)Alaska Native ivory carving of a chess set depicting land mammals versus aquatic mammals. Walrus ivory (32 pieces); Chess Board is non-Indian commercially-made.
lane a. iyakitan (1929 – 2000)
Lane A. Iyakitan (1929-2000) was a Yup'ik artist renowned for intricate ivory carvings depicting Alaskan Native life & culture. Explore his significant works!
About this artwork
- Title: Chess Set: Land Mammals versus Aquatic Mammals
- Artist: lane a. iyakitan
- Year: 1981
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
