“Tunghak”, Keeper of the Game Bolo- Collaboration with Glenda McKay

“Tunghak”, Keeper of the Game

Bolo Tie

A special collaboration between Tim Blueflint and Glenda McKay

Story

Dancing the mask of Tunghak, the Keeper of the Game, is a prayer of remembrance, prosperity and continuance for the People.

In ancient times continuing forward, prayers to Tunghak are for the knowledge of the animals that will come to provide food, shelter and clothing; to sustain family, the people and their Traditional way of life.

Represented here are the Seal, Salmon and Water Monster. Seal and Salmon sustain the People, while the Water Monster reminds us of the challenges to overcome, from both inside and outside influences, to provide and protect our ways of life.

Materials

Fossilized Walrus Tusk Ivory, Walrus Tooth Ivory, Baleen, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, natural Rubies and handwoven, 7-strand Leather Cord.

Techniques

Fossilized Walrus Ivory and Tooth Ivory is hand-carved with knives, files and sandpaper and set with antique seed bead eyes and inlaid with Whale Baleen, 18k Gold and natural Ruby.

Fabricated (not cast), textured, micro welded, carved and patinated Sterling Silver with dimensional overlays of fabricated, chiseled, sawn and formed 18k Gold set with natural Rubies.

Handmade tips are formed from Sterling Silver, 18k Gold overlays and inlaid with Walrus Ivory. Textured 18k Gold end caps.

Size:

Bolo Face: 3-3/8” W x 2-3/4” L

Bolo Cord and Tips: 50” L