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Group contents: sledges (8), Kayaks and dogs (10) and caribou and duck and humans (6)

McPherson, John Dr

Inuit

Late: 1930

McPherson, John Dr

ivory tooth skin hide pigment string

Carved schist supports Male figures supporting architectural features are called 'Atlantes', after Atlas who held up the sky on his head and hands. This motif has ancient Near Eastern origins and is found in early Indian and Greek art. In Gandhara, the Atlantes range from crouching or squatting youths to bearded old men and, unlike classical Atlantes, can have wings and elephant feet.