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Figure of a Man

Unknown, 1933

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Inuit

Figure of a Man

Unknown, 1933

Physical Qualities Ivory, 1 15/16 × 1 1/2 × 1 in. (5 × 3.8 × 2.5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Watchorn, Sykesville, Maryland
Object Number 1992.175
Carved figure of a man (?) (indicated by mustache?) kneeling with both both legs tucked under him. Figure wears a parka; hem and edges of cuffs are clearly delineated with incised lines; hood hem delineated by stippling (ruff?); hood on head. Hands and lower garment stippled; digits, lower garment not delineated. Facial features clear but not detailed.
Mrs. Watchorn says they purchased this in Labrador c. 1956.

Inscribed: Label on bottom says 'GRENFELL/Hand Made in/ NEWFOUNDLAND/AND LABRADOR'

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