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Head

Artist Inuit/Yupik

Mediumivory.

ClassificationsVisual Works

Credit LineMuseum collection

Object number1973.84 LA

DescriptionHead carved in ivory. Mounted on a slab of identical material that is flat on the bottom, rounded on the top, and cut squarely at the ends. The head is mounted at one end of this. The face has narrow eyes. Bearing his teeth that are carved individually and outlined with black ink or charcoal. Small chin. Eyebrows are carved and drawn on. Eyes are carved out and marked in black. The facial muscles are well carved. Around the bald head is carved and inked in black a string headband with 4 pendulant beads. USE: unknown.

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