I Am An Iñupiaq Carver | INDIE ALASKA

Iñupiaq artist Ross Schaeffer spent most of his life hunting, trapping, and fishing around Kotzebue, Alaska. Only in recent years has he transformed his lifestyle into creating artwork and carvings that blend traditional and modern techniques. Using age old materials such as woolly mammoth bone, Ross works on carvings inspired by his culture and natural environment, and encourages young folks to try artwork themselves.
Video: Hanna Craig
Music: Starship Amazing
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[@crimmsley]

Thank you for this. I'm 1/8 and often struggle with the amount of blood I have and whether it's enough, regardless of the immense love I have for our culture. Hearing this made me really emotional. Thank you also to indie Alaska for helping me connect more to my culture

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Ross is a beautiful human being.
This channel is a real gem. I put it on my public favorites playlist and will share it out.

[@ladieanaxo2806]

I love how he said that being an artists develops his confidence! And how great that he has decided for this step after a career in hunring- a beautiful way to further his passion and knowledge of that way of life!
I love how this series is hot- the frames of each shot and the sounds accompanying them are imensly calming and so different to what I normally see on tv/ UA-cam! Keep up the good work!

[@mustamuri]

✨🙏✨

[@stanjaros1498]

Wow, another great episode. Next time we're in Alaska we'll have to look up some of these carvings.

[@patrickyack]

Stan Jaros Thank you brother Stan.