Morris Alorut - Drum Dancer
Year completed: 2006
Medium: Steatite
Size (inches): 17 x 11 x 5
Size (cm): 42.5 x 27.5 x 12.5
Status: Available for Purchase
Observations: The drum dancer calls his people to the meeting place. In the Inuit world, this function is usually taken by the local shaman. Once assembled, the group could then partake of storytelling, history, or necessary hunting information. The shaman becomes a symbol for the transfer of ideas and news within the community.
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