Accession Number
2019/2.156A

Title
Narwhal

Artist(s)
Nalenik Temela; Inuit

Artist Nationality
Canadian

Object Creation Date
1982

Medium & Support
serpentine stone, ivory

Dimensions
5 in x 20 in x 5 in (12.7 cm x 50.8 cm x 12.7 cm);3 ½ in x 16 in x 4 in (8.89 cm x 40.64 cm x 10.16 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
The body of a narwhal carved from shiny serpentine stone in a mottled greenish grey. The animal is positioned on its side, with one flipper underneath it and one up in the air. The tail is also lifted up in the air as though it is swimming. There is a hole on the front of its head where the ivory tusk can be attached. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
animal

Additional Object Classification(s)
Sculpture

Collection Area
Inuit

Rights
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