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Object Number 2008.20.58
Display Title Carving, "Shaman transformation"
Descriptions
Object Description Carving, "Shaman transformation"
Inventory Description Carving, flat base, standing figure, animal imagery, carved face
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date c. 1970-1975
Artist Weetaluktuk Kasudluak
Culture
  • Inuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Quebec / <County> / Inukjuak
Additional Geographic Terms Northern Quebec: Nunavik: Inukjuak
Materials Soapstone
Dimensions Overall: 16.3 x 9 x 9 cm (6 7/16 x 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2008.20.58; A500075
Credit Line Gift of Anne Hiatt
Provenance
Collector Anne Hiatt (6/6/92)
Dealer Inuit Images (6/6/92)
Donor Arnold Hiatt (12/30/08)
Seller Victoria Prescott

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