Janus-faced Amulet Head

Samwillie Amidlak; Inuit

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Caption

Samwillie Amidlak (1902–1984); Inuit. Janus-faced Amulet Head, 1950–1980. Black stone, 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. (7 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.19. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Janus-faced Amulet Head

Date

1950–1980

Geography

Place made: Inukjuak, Nunavut, Canada

Medium

Black stone

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in. (7 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm)

Credit Line

Hilda and Al Schein Collection

Accession Number

2004.79.19

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