Yupik Walrus Ivory Ermine Figurine

Artist Aaron Oseuk (Yupik Eskimo)

Namefigurine, animal

Date2000-2002

Mediumivory, baleen

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/2 x 13/16 x 3 1/16 in. (11.4 x 2.1 x 7.7 cm)

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the David W. May Endowment

CultureYupik Eskimo

Object numberA2002-3-1

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand carved; stylized ermine figurine made of fresh walrus tusk and whale baleen; ermine is standing erect with flat tail, front paws held against body, and head erect; highly polished; creamy white with faint tan stripe extending from between ears down back to tail, with end of tail made of black baleen; short oval stripe under chin, down to breast; eyes and nose are black baleen.

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