Stone Carving of a Dancer

Object/Artifact

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DPR Collections

Stone carving of a Dancer

Stone carving of a Dancer

Name/Title

Stone Carving of a Dancer

Description

Stone carving of a smiling, dancing figure, with the right arm extended upward holding feathers and the left arm across the chest, also holding feathers. The figure is carved of a stone that appears to be granite, while the face is carved from a different material, possibly ivory.

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Subarctic and Arctic

Culture/Tribe

Inuit
First Nation, Native American

Inscription/Signature/Marks

There is a signature on the bottom of the right foot, but it is difficult to read- it appears to say, "eVF TETPO". On the bottom of the left foot is a symbol that almost appears to be the "copyright" symbol of the letter "c" within a circle.

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

The height to the top of the feathers is approximately 3 1/2". The height of the stone portion is 2 7/8".

Material

Stone, Ivory, Feathers