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Carved stone sea otter eating fish; signed GP 1992
Carved stone sea otter eating fish; signed GP 1992
Object Number 2011.16.35
Display Title Carved stone sea otter eating fish; signed GP 1992
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carving, soapstone otter, holding large fish, extended tail, flat base
Classification
  • Carving
Department Ethnographic
Date 1992
Culture
  • Inuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Quebec / <County> / Povungnituk
Materials Soapstone
Dimensions Overall: 6 x 13.8 x 3.3 cm (2 3/8 x 5 7/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.16.35; GP / 1992
Credit Line Gift of Paul R. Lurie 1938, in Memory of His Wife, Barbara
Provenance
Collector Dr. Paul R. Lurie
Collector Barbara Lurie
Donor Donated by Dr. Paul R. Lurie (6/27/2011)

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