Carved tupilaq (tupilak). Standing human-like figure with a cone-shaped head, wide eyes, and black inlay pupils. Two diamonds, done in relief, in between eyes and incised curved lines overtop; two diagonal lines extend onto cheeks from outer sides of eyes. Nose is short and wide, with deep and flaring nostrils. Figure has a wide open mouth with a jutting chin; mouth is filled with square teeth, large fangs, and a tongue carved in relief. Entire body is thin with slightly bent knees, small feet, and curved arms extended in front of body. Protruding from the figure's waist is an animal-like head. Face is tapered with inset black inlay pupils. Identical diamond and linear designs around eyes; nostrils are circle cutouts. Semi-circular protrusions on either side of face extend into large fangs, with square teeth in between. Oval-shaped hollow through centre of animal head. Figure's feet and the creature's fangs form the carving's base. Unsigned.

• Narrative

  Donated by Stuart Buchanan Cameron in loving memory of his mother Mairel Jeannie Cameron (September 10, 1896-June 22, 1976). Cameron collected this set of tupilaqs while working at a DEW line station in Greenland, during the late 1950s or 1960s.

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• Type of Item figure
• Culture Inuit
• Material whale tooth, baleen
• Measurements height 11.6 cm, width 3.6 cm, depth 6.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Stuart Buchanan Cameron, Mairel Johnston
• Received from Mairel Johnston

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• Made in Greenland

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• Creation Date during 1960
• Ownership Date before 2014, before July 28, 2024
• Acquisition Date on July 28, 2024

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• Item Classes carvings & sculpture
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3667/0014