7″ Muskox by Mathew Tikivik

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Inuit art: Muskox (Musk Ox)
Inuit Artist: Mathew Tikivik
Size: 7″ long, 4″ wide, 3″ high
Community: Cape Dorset, NU
Stone: Serpentine
id: 836021938gejy

Every muskox sculpture that crosses my path, intrigues me.
This carving by Mathew Tikivik is in a league of its own.
Why?
Tikivik has meticulously carved hundreds of grooves in the stone. The result is a multicoloured 3 dimensional effect which is captivating. Each hair of the thick coat is spotlighted.
Another unique feature of Mathew’s muskox is the forward angle of the horns. A prey could be easily impaled on these deadly “spears”.
I love the gering but wise eyes and his large cow-like mouth.
This is a piece that captivates the viewer. It has personality and yet it remains humble and gentle.
This sculpture is the