Walrus Ivory carving made by a man known as Uncle John, Cup'ig from Nunivak Island.Red and black pigments are also used for this beautiful piece. Similar carvings in this fashion were made into cribbage boards as early as 1910 by the peoples of Nunivak Island. #CulturalHeritage #culturalexchange | Alaska Native Heritage Center

Chinese puzzle ball, a classic carving art that creates concentric hollow spheres from solid blocks, has long left many in awe. Though traditionally an ivory carving technique, the skill has now been passed on using other materials such as jade or bones. | People's Daily, China