Accession Number
2019/2.151A

Title
Drummer

Artist(s)
Rick Kuzuquk; Inuit

Artist Nationality
Inupiaq

Medium & Support
whale bone, ivory, antler

Dimensions
15 in x 5 in x 2 ½ in (38.1 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
A somewhat abstract figure of a drummer carved from bone. The figure's face is ringed with what looks like a parka hood and he holds one arm above his head. There is a small hole in the hand where the baleen beater is attached. The bone is mostly brown with patches of white where it is carved away. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

Additional Object Classification(s)
Sculpture

Collection Area
Inuit

Rights
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