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Seal nesting inside an owl mask
Seal nesting inside an owl mask
Object Number 2011.16.22
Display Title Seal nesting inside an owl mask
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carving, whalebone, owl, carved central opening, flat base, carved seal inserted in opening
Classification
  • Sculpture
Department Ethnographic
Artist Judas Ullulaq
Culture
  • Inuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / Canada / Nunavut / Boothia Peninsula / Spence Bay
Materials Whalebone
Dimensions Overall: 12.065 x 18.542 x 14.478 cm (4 3/4 x 7 5/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.16.22
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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