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Narwhal

Nalenik, Temela

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Nalenik, Temela
Carving
Kimmirut, Nunavut, Canada
1982
soapstone, ivory
body of narwhal: 8 cm x 21 cm x 13 cm; horn: 14.5 cm
Carved narwhal sculpture made of dappled stone. The narwhal is laying on its stomach. Its head is reaching up and back toward its tail, which is curving up as well. The narwhal's body creates a "u" shape. A spiraled ivory horn is attached to the narwhal's head.
Carved narwhal sculpture made of dappled stone. The narwhal is laying on its stomach. Its head is reaching up and back toward its tail, which is curving up as well. The narwhal's body creates a "u" shape. A spiraled ivory horn is attached to the narwhal's head.
animals, narwhals, whales
Stone
Circumpolar Art; Contemporary Art
Gift of Dr. Maurice and Anne Petrie Yacowar
U021.8.35

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