Scene with Three Abstract Birds

• Artist: Inuit (Culture)
• Medium: Ivory, stone, pigment, wood
• Geographical Location: Nunavut, Canada
• Dates: 1950-1980
• Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. (4.4 x 9.8 x 4.1 cm)
• Collection: Arts of the Americas
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 47, Dwr. E
• Accession Number: 2004.79.57
• Image: CUR.2004.79.57.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Three abstract ivory birds attached to a base with wooden pegs. Birds' black circular eyes are painted on the surface. Light gray stone base is a natural form. Condition very good. Taped ticket to bottom says: '01038' 'Naujat Co.' 'GVK-0.' Eskimo tag says: 'Naujat' 'Repulse Bay' 'Artist: 7453.' Inuit word for Repulse Bay is now Naujaat.