Two Whales on a Base Item Number: 2004.79.55 from the Brooklyn Museum

Description

Two whales carved out of bone on base made of antler. Incised eyes and blowholes filled with pigment. Surface of whales is rough. Condition good.

Credit Line

Hilda and Al Schein Collection

Item History

  • Made between 1950 and 1980

What

Name
Two Whales on a Base
Identification Number
2004.79.55
Type of Item
whale and base
Material
bone, antler and pigment
Overall
length 1.625 in, width 5.125 in, height 3.75 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