Carved tupilaq (tupilak). Hunched human-like figure has pointed head with partially closed, circular eyes and black inlay pupils. Curved incised lines over eyes, imitating eyebrows. Nose done in relief with deep flaring nostrils. Figure has wide open mouth, full of square teeth. Chin juts out. Long arms and bent legs form base. Vertical lines incised along hand edges, imitating fingers. Head and chest are hollow. Label adhered to lower back.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Inuit
• Material whale tooth
• Measurements height 11.3 cm, width 3.7 cm, depth 5.8 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Gordon Jeffrey McNeill
• Received from Gordon Jeffrey McNeill

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• Made in Greenland

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• Ownership Date before June 25, 2021
• Acquisition Date on June 25, 2021

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• Item Classes carvings & sculpture
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3507/0001