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Studio shot of a sculptured whistle representing a bear with a crow's head
Studio shot of a sculptured whistle representing a bear with a crow's head
Object Number 2004.29.3381
Display Title Studio shot of a sculptured whistle representing a bear with a crow's head
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Northwest Coast, United States. / Whistle -- it represents a bear with a crow's head. / Planche II - 168"
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
Subject
  • Effigy
Department Photographic
Culture
  • North Alaska Coastal Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska
Additional Geographic Terms Western arctic
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 6.35 cm (6 x 2 1/2 in.)

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