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RARE Alaska Native Fossil Whalebone Carving — John Boy Weyiouanna (Inupiaq) — “Man with Labret Mask” — Silver Hand Certified — Fully Compliant With Animal Products Policy
This artwork is carved from legal fossilized whalebone, which is NOT derived from any modern marine mammal and is NOT restricted under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA).
Fossil whalebone is a naturally occurring, long‑buried material and is fully permitted for sale on .
The inlay details are Alaska Native–made walrus ivory, created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) exemption, which legally allows enrolled Alaska Native artists to create and sell traditional artwork containing ivory and baleen.
This piece includes the official Silver Hand tag, which certifies that it is authentic Alaska Native artwork and that all materials were legally obtained, traditionally crafted, and compliant with federal law.
This listing is fully compliant with ’s Animal Products Policy, which allows the sale of:
Artist: John Boy Weyiouanna (Inupiaq, Shishmaref, Alaska)
John Boy Weyiouanna is a respected Alaska Native carver known for expressive fossil whalebone figures with ivory and baleen inlay.
He was trained by his father Alex Weyiouanna and uncle Steven Weyiouanna, both well‑known Inupiaq artists.
His carvings are widely collected and increasingly rare due to limited availability of legal fossil materials and the declining number of traditional carvers.
Item Details
Material: LEGAL fossilized whalebone (not from a modern whale; not restricted by MMPA)
Inlay: LEGAL Alaska Native–made walrus ivory and baleen (created under ANCSA exemption)
Certification: Includes Silver Hand tag verifying legal Alaska Native origin
Compliance: Fully compliant with ’s Animal Products Policy and federal law
Dimensions: Approx. 8\" wide
Condition: Excellent
Signature: “J. Weyiouanna” carved on reverse
Shipping
Ships with tracking, insurance, and professional packaging appropriate for fine Alaska Native artwork.
