Description

Greenland Inuit Eskimo wood Tupilak Magic figure

Greenland Inuit Tupilak Magic figure

 

Rare Old Greenland Inuit Eskimo wood Tupilak Magic figure
A female figure with enigmatic expression with hands on Abdomen.
Tupilak describes a wide variety of small figures which represent mythical or spiritual creatures and were made for use in
rituals or witchcraft.
Earlier figures like this made of wood are rare as they were left outside and discarded after use.
Period: Circa 1900
Height 31 cm
Condition : Good
Ex UK collection

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