Walrus Shaman

94-8-10C

From: Canada | Gjoa Haven

Curatorial Section: American

Object Title Walrus Shaman
Object Number 94-8-10C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Inuit
Provenience Canada | Gjoa Haven
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Creator Joseph Agukkaq
Date Made 1990
Section American
Materials Bone
Technique Carved
Description

Title: "Walrus Shaman". Bulky stone walrus figure (a) with inlaid shell eyes and bone/antler tusks. Holds carved antler in one hand (b) and carved bone "Y" shaped object in other (c). Made by Joseph Agukkaq, Gjoa Haven 1990.

Height 25 cm
Length 29.5 cm
Width 13 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Carol Heppenstall, 1994
Other Number 99091426 - Other Number

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