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Object Number 2004.24.21632
Display Title Copy of photo print of an Eskimo pottery vessel from Cape of Whales
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Household
  • Studio
  • Effigy
Subject
  • Vessel
  • Vase
  • Animal
  • Pottery
  • Print
Department Photographic
Date 10/1953
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Culture
  • Yuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Additional Geographic Terms Cape Prince of Wales
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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