Daniel Iyakitan (Yupik)

Born: 1912

Death: 1995

Biography:

Daniel Iyakitan was a Yupik artist and hunter from St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. He was known for his ivory carvings of animals such as polar bears, trumpeter swans, and geese. His work often depicted the natural world and the cultural traditions of the Yupik people. Iyakitan's art has been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world.