VINTAGE 5" Tupilak and Seal from Greenland *Sealed with a Kiss*

VINTAGE 5" Tupilak and Seal from Greenland *Sealed with a Kiss*

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Tupilak

$2,840.00 CAD

Inuit art: Tupilak with Seal
Size: 5” across, 2" wide
Community: Greenland, 10/26
Medium: Ivory
id: C-509980

** This Item is Eligible for Our 0% Interest Layaway Plan

U.S. buyers cannot purchase this piece due to Canadian Government Customs restrictions on Ivory  We ship only to a Canadian address.


A Tupilak is a mythical avenging monster from Inuit religion and folklore .

In the past, they were carved using bits of animal parts (whale bone, antlers)

Sometimes human hair was used,

Using chants and magic, the Tupilak were brought to life and sent to the bottom of the ocean to avenge or exact justice.

Tupilaks are no longer sent as curses.

The modern Tupilak is highly collectible and is associated with the Inuit of Greenland.

The majority of Tupilaks are fantasy creatures.

It is rare to see a Tupilak carved in a Realistic style like SEALED WITH A KISS.

Sealed is a beautifully carved Hunter pulling his Seal catch back to his sled.

The detailed carving is inspirational.

The rope, the facial features, the seal.

If you didn't know this was a small carving, you would not be wrong in thinking it was at least a foot tall.

This enchanting carving could bring you joy every day.
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