Muskox

Description

For 8 months of the year, the muskoxen’s (Ovibos moschatus) range is covered with snow. In the high arctic islands, 4 months of the year is spent in darkness with temperatures of -30 and -40? C combined with winds from frequent blizzards. Without their remarkable two-layered coat, muskoxen would never survive such extreme conditions. To the Inuit, they are known as “Oomingmak” or the bearded one. This piece is obviously stunning with its contrast of white on black. Luke Airut is an inspiring Inuit sculptor whose works are now hard to come by. Such a piece as this in its solid pristine quality is rare.