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Man with Seal in Kayak (Figure of Man)

Shoo Niiglak; Inuit

Artwork Details

Man with Seal in Kayak (Figure of Man)
Shoo Niiglak; Inuit
serpentine stone, ivory, skin rope
19 in x 1 in x 1 ¼ in (48.26 cm x 2.54 cm x 3.18 cm)
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman
2019/2.157A

Description

Physical Description:

A carving of a man's torso, facing straight ahead with his arms out in front of him as though holding an oar. There is a wooden peg on the torso where it attaches to the kayak in Man with Seal in Kayak. 

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