Accession Number
2019/2.141

Title
Sitting Walrus

Artist(s)
Sam Willie Niviaxie; Inuit

Artist Nationality
Canadian

Medium & Support
serpentine stone

Dimensions
7 ½ in x 9 ½ in x 5 ½ in (19.05 cm x 24.13 cm x 13.97 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
A walrus carved from black stone with light veining. It is sitting with its head up and its flippers tucked underneath its stomach. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
animal

Additional Object Classification(s)
Sculpture

Collection Area
Inuit

Rights
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