Three Seals on a Section of Ice Item Number: 2004.79.44 from the Brooklyn Museum

Description

Irregular shaped bone form for section of ice. Three ivory seals face the same way. Seals have holes drilled for eyes. Pigment missing completely or partially from most drilled eye holes. Condition good. Paper ticket says: 'Koomiut Co-op Ltd.' 'Pelly Bay, NWT' '70014' 'Artist: 'M. Marie Tallert (?)' '1461.'

Credit Line

Hilda and Al Schein Collection

Item History

  • Made between 1950 and 1980

What

Name
Three Seals on a Section of Ice
Identification Number
2004.79.44
Type of Item
section, seal and ice
Material
ivory and bone
Overall
length 1.0 in, width 2.875 in, height 1.875 in

Who

Culture
Inuit

Where

Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum

When

Creation Date
between 1950 and 1980

Other

Location
Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Classification
Sculpture