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Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_right_PS11-1.jpg)
Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_right_PS11-1.jpg)
Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_right_PS11-1.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_right_PS11-1.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_right_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_right_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_left_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_left_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_front_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_front_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_left_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_left_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_right_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_right_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_back_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_back_PS11.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2004.79.16_view01.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2004.79.16_view01.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2004.79.16_view02.jpg)

Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.2004.79.16_view02.jpg)

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Two Seals and a Human Head

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ARTIST Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk, Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000
CULTURE Inuit
MEDIUM Soapstone
DATES 1950-1980
DIMENSIONS 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm)  (show scale)
COLLECTIONS Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER 2004.79.16
CREDIT LINE Hilda and Al Schein Collection
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
CAPTION Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). Two Seals and a Human Head, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_right_PS11-1.jpg)
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Bobby Qajuurtaq Tarkirk (Canadian, Inuit, 1934-2000). <em>Two Seals and a Human Head</em>, 1950-1980. Soapstone, 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (8.9 x 3.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Hilda and Al Schein Collection, 2004.79.16. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.79.16_threequarter_right_PS11-1.jpg)

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