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Object Number 59-14-10/38876
Display Title Stone carving of bird, dark-colored steatite
Descriptions
Object Description Stone carving of bird, dark-colored steatite
Inventory Description Carving, stone, bird figure, stooped with black and white shell/stone inlay eyes
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Northwest Territories
Additional Geographic Terms Resolute Bay
Materials Stone, Shell
Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 7 x 12.5 cm (3 7/16 x 2 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 59-14-10/38876; Johnnie / E-9-1456 / OiL
Provenance
Collector Chauncey C. Nash (1958-1959 - 1959)
Donor Chauncey C. Nash (1958-1959 - 1959)

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