Carved tupilaq (tupilak). Standing human-like figure with a pointed head, oval-shaped eyes and black inlay pupils. Numerous deeply incised lines across face. Nose is flat with deep flaring nostrils. Figure has wide open mouth, full of square teeth. Circular gaps between teeth and edges of mouth. Chin juts out. Long arms are leaning onto a square-shaped face with similar features. Figure’s legs and the head form base of sculpture. Vertical lines incised along hand edges, imitating fingers. Label adhered to back of figure.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Inuit
• Material whale tooth
• Measurements height 12.1 cm, width 4.4 cm, depth 3.7 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 fair
• Accession Number 3507/0002