Accession Number
2019/2.154

Title
Two Walruses with Ivory Tusks

Artist(s)
Jik; Inuit

Object Creation Date
1976

Medium & Support
soapstone, ivory

Dimensions
17 in x 6 ½ in x 3 ¼ in (43.18 cm x 16.51 cm x 8.25 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
A carving of two walruses on a stone base. One is stretched out on its side and the other appears to be climbing onto the base. Both have white ivory tusks. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
animal

Additional Object Classification(s)
Sculpture

Collection Area
Inuit

Rights
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