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Stone carving of "One Sea Spirit" (woman on kayak)
Stone carving of "One Sea Spirit" (woman on kayak)
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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