Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Josh Qagmuk Ahsoak, of JQA Designs, is an #Iñupiaq #artist from Utqiagvik living in #Anchorage, Alaska creating earrings and other fine art with traditional Iñupiat materials. Josh uses whale baleen, polar bear fur, dried flowers, walrus ivory and other traditional materials in his modern designs. These materials have been donated or traded from other artists and members of the community to make sure as much of the animal is used as possible.
If you want to see more of Josh's earrings and art, visit his website: jqadesigns.com
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Josh Qagmuk Ahsoak, of JQA Designs, is an #Iñupiaq #artist from Utqiagvik living in #Anchorage, Alaska creating earrings and other fine art with traditional Iñupiat materials. Josh uses whale baleen, polar bear fur, dried flowers, walrus ivory and other traditional materials in his modern designs. These materials have been donated or traded from other artists and members of the community to make sure as much of the animal is used as possible.
If you want to see more of Josh's earrings and art, visit his website: jqadesigns.com
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with PBS Digital Studios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Click on the Subscribe button above to get notified when new episodes are available.
Consider supporting Alaska Public Media and ensure storytelling like INDIE ALASKA continues into the future. Make a donation today at: alaskapublic.org/support/donate-splash-page
All INDIE ALASKA episodes can be found at: alaskapublic.org/category/programs/indie-alaska
