Transformation 10984C

Artist: Axangayu (Axangayuk) Shaa (RCA)
Region: Cape Dorset
Material: Serpentine
Dimensions:

Height: 9″
Width: 14″
Depth: 11.5″

A transformation can be described as the spiritual metamorphosis of human into animal, or between various animals. According to Inuit tradition, human beings could travel between the physical and spiritual worlds. Humans could also transform into animals and animals could transform into human beings.

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