Antler Carving of a Man

Object/Artifact

DPR Collections

Name/Title

Antler Carving of a Man

Description

Segment of antler (probably caribou) carved in the shape of a standing human figure. The soft part of the interior of the antler has been removed making the figure hollow.

Made/Created

Artist

Thomas Annahak

Place

Native American / First Nations community

George River

State/Province

Quebec

Country

Canada

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Subarctic and Arctic

Culture/Tribe

Inuit

First Nation, Native American

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Per the small label affixed to the right foot and the tag tied to the figure, it was created by Thomas Annahak (or Annanak?) of George River

Dimensions

Height

3-7/8 in

Width

1-7/8 in

Materials

Material

Antler

Material Notes

The piece is likely carved from caribou antler

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Catherine J. Carroll

Notes

This piece was part of the collection inherited by Bob and Wilma Burrows from Dr. Carroll.