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Object Number
995-29-10/73209
Display Title
Coiled flat human figure on pedestal
Descriptions
Object Description
Flat human figure of coiled natural-colored grass bundles, probably represents Eskimo woman in parka. Facial features embroidered and hair area coiled with brownish grass; details of parka embroidered with natural and brown grass.
Dimensions: height = 23 cm, width = 10 cm, depth = 5.1 cm at base.
Inventory Description
Human figure, coiled basketry, pedestal base, clothing and facial details
Classification
- Art 3-D
Department
Ethnographic
Date
Late 20th Century
Culture
- Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Alaska
Materials
Grass
Dimensions
Overall: 23 x 10 x 5.1 cm (9 1/16 x 3 15/16 x 2 in.)
Distance: 5.1 x 10 x 23 cm (2 x 3 15/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10-73209
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(01/01/1950-01/01/1993)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(10/23/1995)
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