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MOA: University of British Columbia

3528/34

Carved tupilaq (tupilak). Standing figure with bird head and wing on left side; the other side is more animal like with paws, sharp teeth and a larger, double-circle eye. Has two nostrils and two feet. Partly hollow inner cone visible from underneath. Unsigned.

  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Inuit
  • Material whale tooth
  • Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 4.2 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Louise Irving, Victor Irving
  • Received from Victor Irving, Louise Irving
  • Made in Sisimiut
  • Creation Date during 1972
  • Collection Date between 1970 and 1990
  • Ownership Date before September 29, 2021
  • Acquisition Date on September 29, 2021
  • Item Classes carvings & sculpture
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3528/0034

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