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Tupilak Figure In Ivory From Greenland
$564.60
£420.45
€475
CA$779.50
A$864.19
CHF 454.17
MX$10,576.33
NOK 5,672.10
SEK 5,323.83
DKK 3,616.49
About the Item
Tupilak figurine carved in ivory, 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: Ivory
Dimensions: H: 10.5 cm, Ø: 3.5 cm
Provenance: Greenland
Condition: Appears in good condition with light patina
- Dimensions:Height: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Diameter: 1.38 in (3.5 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lejre, DK
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1209246207972
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