Inuit art: Tupilak
Size: 5” across, 2" wide
Community: Greenland, 10/26
Medium: Ivory
id: C-509980
NOTE** Inuit Art is Handcrafted in Canada.
** This Item is Eligible for Our 0% Interest Layaway Plan
U.S. buyers cannot purchase this piece due to the Canadian Government Customs restrictions on Ivory. We ship only to a Canadian address.
A Tupilak is a mythical avenging monster from Inuit religion and folklore.
In the past, they were carved from bits of animal parts and occasionally from human corpses (hair).
Using chants and magic, the Tupilaks were brought to life to be placed in the sea to hunt down the offending target.
In modern times,Tupilaks are no longer sent as curses.
Instead, they have become highly collectible pieces of art.
The style is associated with the Inuit from Greenland.
TRADITION has been carved in a realistic style.
The detailed carving is impeccable and inspirational.
This Dancer is only five inches tall.
Look at his facial features!
If you didn't know this was a small carving, you would not be wrong in thinking it was at least a foot tall.
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