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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Untitled (Sculpture)
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Date (Execution) : |
n.d.
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Geographical Origin : |
Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
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Cultural Group : |
Inuit
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
Whale bone
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Support / Technique : |
Incised
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Object Type : |
carvings (visual works)
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Visual Description :
Tail vertebra of whale carved on both sides. Neural tube is present, chip loose. Incised markings show bear and seal on one side, bear andbird on the reverse side. An early carving, possibly from clyde riverarea. North eastern baffin island
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Accession # : |
U992.14.11
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Width (cm) : |
14.00
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Height (cm) : |
14.00
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Depth (cm) : |
6.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Dr. Eric and Mrs. Clara Belle Webb
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Artist Statement : |
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