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Man & Walrus

Elijah Michael

Artwork Details

Man & Walrus
1929-2008
Elijah Michael
serpentine
13 7/8 x 15 x 8 5/8 in. (35.24 x 38.1 x 21.91 cm)
2023/2.86

Description

Physical Description:

A man kneels on the ground and tussles with a large walrus of similar height but much greater girth. The walrus' hind flippers and pressed against the man's knees, their faces close together and the man's arms are entwined with the front flippers.

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