Description

Carved tupilak (tupilaq). Hunched human-like figure has pointed head with partially closed, circular eyes and black inlay pupils. Curved incised lines over eyes, imitating eyebrows. Nose done in relief with deep flaring nostrils. Figure has wide open mouth, full of square teeth. Chin juts out. Long arms and bent legs form base. Vertical lines incised along hand edges, imitating fingers. Head and chest are hollow. Label adhered to lower back.