Carved tupilaq (tupilak). Standing human-like figure with a cone-shaped head, wide eyes, and black inlay pupils. Incised curved lines overtop eyes; three diagonal lines extend onto cheeks from sides. Ridged nose with deep and flaring nostrils above a wide open mouth; mouth is filled with square teeth, large fangs, and a tongue carved in relief. Figure's chin juts out at an angle. Entire body is thin with slightly bent knees and small feet; arms carved in relief, curving around back of body. Protruding from the figure's waist is an animal-like head. Face is tapered with black inlay pupils. Identical oval 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. 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 12.6 cm, width 4.7 cm, depth 4.6 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 3667/0005