2005, carved whale bone, signed and dated on base.

11 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 8 in.

From the Estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Cynthia Salzhauer, Oxford, North Carolina

Vitaliy Martynets was born in Chita, Siberia (Russia) where he worked for 25 years as a carver, living in Magaadan and Provideniya. He began carving at the age of 22, and taught carving before moving to Fairbanks, Alaska.

Good estate condition.