Collection of the University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA. Gift of Donald L. Nevins.

2002.05.09

Mother Scraping Seal or Walrus Skin

Johnny Inukpuk (1911-2007)

1950 – 2000 (Date created)

MediumSoapstone

Technique Carving

TypeCarvings

Dimensions6.75 in W x 8.188 in H x 8.5 in D(Object)

CultureInuit

DescriptionA kneeling mother with her hair in braids scrapes an animal skin with oustretched arms. On her back in a bundle is her child, whose gaze is directed obliquely away from the mother's.

Community: Inukjuak (Port Harrison)

StatusIn Collection

ProvenanceGift of Donald L. Nevins (2002)

Bibliographyhttp://www.nvinukjuak.ca

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