Shaman Dancing on the Moon
94-8-2A
From: Canada | Toronto | Paulatuk
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Title | Shaman Dancing on the Moon |
| Object Number | 94-8-2A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Inuit |
| Provenience | Canada | Toronto | Paulatuk |
| Culture Area | Arctic Culture Area |
| Creator | David Ruben Pigtoakin |
| Period | Contemporary |
| Date Made | 1993 |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Soapstone | Stone | Paint |
| Iconography | Shaman | Moon |
| Description | Title: "Shaman Dancing on the Moon". Shaman figure on base(b); mottled green and gray Brazilian soapstone; moon=yellow stone. Shaman detachable; stands in center of upturned moon. Eyes are painted red. Made by David Ruben Pigtoakin, 1993. |
| Length | 22.5 cm |
| Width | 4.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Carol Heppenstall, 1994 |
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