Tupilak Maker

What material are modern Tupilak carvings usually made from?

Bone or wood

What does the word "Tupilak" mean in Greenlandic?

Ancestor's spirit

How were Tupilaks traditionally activated?

Through secret rituals

Who originally had the knowledge to create a Tupilak?

Shamans and elders

Why are no original Tupilaks from ancient times found today?

They were never meant to last

What would happen if a Tupilak's target was stronger than the creator?

It would turn against its creator

In modern times, what are Tupilak carvings mainly used for?

Souvenirs and artwork

Which artistic style are Tupilak carvings often associated with?

Grotesque and exaggerated features

What is a common characteristic of a Tupilak carving?

Multiple faces and twisted bodies

In Inuit mythology, what was the purpose of a Tupilak?

To curse enemies

What is a traditional Greenlandic Tupilak?

A spirit figure