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Figure of a Walrus

Inuit, 1933

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Figure of a Walrus

Inuit, 1933

Physical Qualities Stone, ivory, 3 15/16 × 2 9/16 × 6 1/8 in. (10 × 6.5 × 15.5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Watchorn, Sykesville, Maryland
Object Number 1992.182
Mrs. Watchorn says they purchased this in Canada c. 1955.
Darienne Turner, The Baltimore Museum of Art, “Arctic Artistry”, July 17, 2022 to January 8, 2023.

Inscribed: E9-24 is Johnassie's disk number inscribed on lower front edge of belly. Label on bottom has stylized igloo and says '119/Canadian/Eskimo Art'. '119' penned in blue ink.

Artist/Maker

Johnassie Mannuk

b. 1928

Canadian Inuit, born 1929
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