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Carving2930/2 a-c

Model stone Coppermine-style igloo on a stone base with a removable igloo top (part b), and a loose bone piece (part c) The base (part a) consists of the lower part of the house. It includes two seated figures in the main room and a child-sized figure playing with a dog in the mouth of the igloo. The three figures all have simple stylized features with long almond-shaped eyes, a triangular nose and an open oval mouth. All three are dressed in parkas. The house contains several miniature tools made of bone or wood. On the base outside the igloo is a small spear made of bone (part c) resting on a sled. There are two small copper posts which hold the igloo top in place on the base. The igloo consists of a dome connected to a short rounded tunnel. White etched lines on the exterior form a brick pattern.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone, bone, copper metal, wood and adhesive
Made in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Figure2930/4

Standing, stone figure wearing a parka with a hood encircling the face. The figure has stylized features, including almond-shaped eyes, a triangular nose and a broad open mouth. He has rounded shoulders and large feet, with one hand extended and the other by his side.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Made in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Walrus2004.79.13

Hilda and Al Schein Collection

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone and ivory
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Miniature Stone Head2004.79.5

Carved black stone miniature head with hood that stands on its own. Deeply incised outlines of eyes, eyebrows, and down-turned mouth. Good condition. Remnant of a paper label. On bottom, artist's name in Inuit language.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Amulet in the Form of a Head2004.79.66

Elongated slate-gray head with light gray incised lines delineating simple features. Eyes and mouth are ovoid in shape; nose is flat. The amulet is in excellent condition. Engraved on piece are letters in the Eskimo language and the numbers 1.3.2.5.4. and 8. The same numbers appear on a paper Eskimo art tag.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Seated Figure2004.79.20

Polished black stone seated figure sculpted in the round with knees bent wearing a parka, snow pants, and boots. Condition fair. Hood has surface pitting with tip broken off. Bottom engraved with 'E91364.' Eskimo art tag says artist is 'Akhalerok.'

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Two Whales on a Base2004.79.47

Smooth stone base is dark brown with a speckled texture. Whales are ivory. Condition good. Glue poorly applied. Tag 1 has no information recorded. Green tag says: 'Co-op' '6282.' A third whale may be missing from the piece.

Culture
Inuit
Material
ivory and soapstone stone
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Miniature Stone Head in Relief2004.79.4

Carved black and brown smooth textured stone head with anorak hood and incised outlines of facial features. Outlines, light. Back, flat and unsculpted. Good condition. Reverse side has artist mark: 'E.2123'

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Miniature Male Head2004.79.21

Black stone male head with long jaw. Features indicated, hair detailed. Artist mark underneath piece of tape on back. Condition good.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Amulet in the Form of a Head2004.79.31

Carved black soapstone head with carved eyes and nose. Slit for mouth. Condition fair. Chip in chin and chip on nose.

Culture
Inuit
Material
soapstone stone
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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