Hawk with Lemming in Mouth

Accession Number
2019/2.162

Title
Hawk with Lemming in Mouth

Artist(s)
Charlie Sivuarapik; Inuit; Puvirnituq

Medium & Support
serpentine stone

Dimensions
4 1/2 x 4 x 3 in. (11.43 x 10.16 x 7.62 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
A hawk carved from smooth black stone with prominent ears and eyes and unpolished feet. It holds a small lemming in its mouth.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
animal

Additional Object Classification(s)
Sculpture

Collection Area
Inuit

Rights
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All Rights Reserved

On display

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