Item no.:615621
Description:
Tupilak figurine carved from narwhal tusk, Inuit art from Greenland. The figurine shows a stylized figure with a characteristic grin and sits on a mythical animal. Tupilaks have roots in Greenlandic mythology and were traditionally created to send spirits after enemies.Material: Narwhal tusk
Dimensions: H: 10.5 cm, Ø: 3.5 cm
Provenance: Greenland
Condition: Appears in good condition with light patina
Stock: 1
Dealer
Osted Antik & Design
Skelvej 7
Osted
4320 Lejre
Danmark
Phone: +45 46 49 61 51
Phone: +45 40 26 19 94
fax: +45 46 49 61 47
Email to dealer:
info@osted-antik.dk
See the item in dealers own catalogue
Skelvej 7
Osted
4320 Lejre
Danmark
Phone: +45 46 49 61 51
Phone: +45 40 26 19 94
fax: +45 46 49 61 47
Email to dealer:
info@osted-antik.dk
See the item in dealers own catalogue
Member of:
Art, Antique & Design association