Two Narwhals with Tusks

Accession Number
2019/2.167A

Title
Two Narwhals with Tusks

Artist(s)
Jake Awa; Inuit

Medium & Support
green serpentine stone, antler

Dimensions
14 in x 14 in x 5 in (35.56 cm x 35.56 cm x 12.7 cm);9 ½ in x 4 ½ in x 4 ¾ in (24.13 cm x 11.43 cm x 12.07 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
Two narwhals positioned back to back with their tusks facing outward. One is much larger than the other.

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 K ➜ Shelf 2