Sculpture

Worm spirit sculpture (part a) with horns (parts b-c) on an irregularly-shaped base (part d); all components made of bone(?). Worm has a wavy body; front, with face, is circular and extends into an oval-shape that ends with a sharp point. Intricately carved face consists of rectangular eyes, wide nose with nostrils, and an open O-shaped mouth; long goatee extends from bottom edge. There are six long tufts of hair that extend from the worm's back; tips are greased into points. Thin horns fit into holes drilled into either side of the head (parts b-c); horns point outward and curve at the ends. Small rod extends from bottom centre of worm's body and fits into base (part d). Syllabics and date made, 1998, carved into belly of worm; Eskimo art tag adhered to base.