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Carving representing European, black slate; face of ivory
Object Number 94-57-10/R208
Display Title Carving representing European, black slate; face of ivory
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved argillite human figurine, ivory face, seated on wooden chair with book.
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Haida
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / British Columbia / Queen Charlotte Islands
Materials Stone, Wood
Dimensions Overall: 29.3 x 7.7 x 17.5 cm (11 9/16 x 3 1/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 94-57-10/R208
Credit Line Gift of Frederick H. Rindge, 1894
Provenance
Collector Frederick H. Rindge (?)
Donor Frederick H. Rindge (1894)

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