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Two Walruses with Ivory Tusks

Jik; Inuit

Artwork Details

Two Walruses with Ivory Tusks
1976
Jik; Inuit
soapstone, ivory
17 in x 6 ½ in x 3 ¼ in (43.18 cm x 16.51 cm x 8.25 cm)
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman
2019/2.154

Description

Physical Description:

A carving of two walruses on a stone base. One is stretched out on its side and the other appears to be climbing onto the base. Both have white ivory tusks. 

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