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Object Number
60-48-10/39067
Display Title
Stone carving of "One Sea Spirit" (woman on kayak)
Descriptions
Object Description
Stone carving of "One Sea Spirit" (woman on kayak), in 2 pieces, held together with wax and a small wood dowel. "According to legend this one was swallowed by a whale and thron back after a time and change nature to and she wandering now on a kayak that she propel with her hands."
Inventory Description
Carving, stone, One sea spirit, mermaid on kayak, removeable
Classification
- Carving
Department
Ethnographic
Artist
Undyuk Tektulektuk
Culture
- Inuit
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
/
Northwest Territories
/
<County>
/
Repulse Bay
Materials
Stone, Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 34.5 x 15.5 x 10 cm (13 9/16 x 6 1/8 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
60-48-10/39067
Provenance
Collector
Chauncey C. Nash
(1960 - 1960)
Donor
Chauncey C. Nash
(1960 - 1960)
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