Inuit. <em>Scene with Polar Bear and Seal</em>, 1950–1980. Ivory, bone, pigment, 1 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (3.2 x 9.2 x 3.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.39. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2004.79.39.jpg)

Scene with Polar Bear and Seal

Artist:Inuit

Medium: Ivory, bone, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:1950–1980

Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 1 1/2 in. (3.2 x 9.2 x 3.8 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 2004.79.39

Image: CUR.2004.79.39.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Carved ivory bear and seal on a platform representing ice. Seal is exiting water, and bear, who is smaller in size than seal, stands on four legs and stares his way. Animal eyes are drilled and filled with black pigment. Condition good. Glue poorly applied.

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