Walrus

Accession Number
2019/2.139

Title
Walrus

Artist(s)
Iola Abraham Ikkidluak; Inuit

Artist Nationality
Canadian

Object Creation Date
1984

Medium & Support
serpentine stone, ivory

Dimensions
5 ½ in x 11 in x 8 in (13.97 cm x 27.94 cm x 20.32 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman

Physical Description
A walrus laying on its side with its head up supporting two ivory tusks. It is posed with one flipper on its stomach and one under it. 

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 I ➜ Shelf 2