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Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). <em>Fish Form on an Antler</em>, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_overall_PS11-1.jpg)
Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). Fish Form on an Antler, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_overall_PS11-1.jpg)
Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). <em>Fish Form on an Antler</em>, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_overall_PS11-1.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). Fish Form on an Antler, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_overall_PS11-1.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). <em>Fish Form on an Antler</em>, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_overall_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). Fish Form on an Antler, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_overall_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). <em>Fish Form on an Antler</em>, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_back_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). Fish Form on an Antler, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_back_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). <em>Fish Form on an Antler</em>, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_detail_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). Fish Form on an Antler, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_detail_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). <em>Fish Form on an Antler</em>, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2004.79.51.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). Fish Form on an Antler, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2004.79.51.jpg)

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Fish Form on an Antler

Arts of the Americas

ARTIST Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk, Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000
CULTURE Inuit
MEDIUM Antler
  • Place Made: Salluit, Nunavut, Canada
    • DATES 1950–1980
    DIMENSIONS 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
    ACCESSION NUMBER 2004.79.51
    CREDIT LINE Hilda and Al Schein Collection
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Carved elongated fish form following the shape of an antler. Carefully crafted; smooth surface. Condition very good. Carved in antler is artists name, 'Bobby.' Artist is male.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). Fish Form on an Antler, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_overall_PS11-1.jpg)
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    Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934–2000). <em>Fish Form on an Antler</em>, 1950–1980. Antler, 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (1.9 x 17.1 x 4.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.51. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.51_overall_PS11-1.jpg)

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