Igloo, Inuk with Spear (Figure of Male)

Accession Number
2019/2.165A

Title
Igloo, Inuk with Spear (Figure of Male)

Artist(s)
J. Newgaliak; Inuit

Artist Nationality
Canadian

Medium & Support
serpentine stone

Dimensions
6 in x 3 in x 2 ½ in (15.24 cm x 7.62 cm x 6.35 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
A stone carving of a hunter wearing a parka with a pointed hood. The man's arms are outstretched and there are two pegs on the bottoms of his feet where he attaches to the base of Igloo, Inuk with spear. 

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
figure

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 H ➜ Shelf 2