Igloo, Inuk with Spear (Base)

Accession Number
2019/2.165C

Title
Igloo, Inuk with Spear (Base)

Artist(s)
J. Newgaliak; Inuit

Artist Nationality
Canadian

Medium & Support
serpentine stone

Dimensions
4 ½ in x 13 ½ in x 7 in (11.43 cm x 34.29 cm x 17.78 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
A slab of stone with a carved igloo that serves as the base for the scultpure Igloo, Inuk with spear. There are holes in the base where the figure and spear can be attached, and additional holes on the igloo that do not appear to have a corresponding piece or pieces. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
carving

Collection Area
Inuit

Rights
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