Sedna

Accession Number
2019/2.171

Title
Sedna

Artist(s)
Kingwatsiak Jaw; Inuit

Object Creation Date
2001

Medium & Support
serpentine stone

Dimensions
13 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (34.29 x 31.75 x 6.35 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
Carving of a Sedna (sea goddess) in serpentine stone. One arm is attached to the base and the large whale-like tail is curved up into the air. 

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 L ➜ Shelf 1