Muskox

Accession Number
2019/2.160

Title
Muskox

Artist(s)
Tonatugak; Inuit

Object Creation Date
1982

Medium & Support
serpentine stone, ivory

Dimensions
6 in x 6 in x 4 in (15.24 cm x 15.24 cm x 10.16 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
A carving of a muskox striding forward with its head raised. Its horns are carved from ivory. The syle is someone abstract, so the shapes aren't as well-defined. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
animal

Additional Object Classification(s)
Sculpture

Collection Area
Inuit

Rights
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& Author Notes

All Rights Reserved

On display

UMMA Gallery Location ➜ FFW, Lower Level ➜ 053 (Education Center Display Cabinets) ➜ Cabinet L ➜ Shelf 2