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Object Number
995-29-10/73460
Display Title
Soapstone carving of an eagle
Descriptions
Object Description
Grey polished soapstone carving of an eagle. Eyes and beak are carved, but details of feathers on head and one wing etched on flat surface. Signed on bottom "SE-GWOI-DON-KWE, 525-AF-71". See attribution under notes/histories.
Inventory Description
Sculpture, carved stone eagle, etched, feathers and 1 wing, polished
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Date
20th century
Artist
Duffy Wilson Tuscarora
Culture
- Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
North America / Canada
North America / Canada
Materials
Soapstone
Dimensions
Overall: 6 x 2.6 x 5.1 cm (2 3/8 x 1 x 2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73460 & SE-GW01-DON-KWE / 525-AF-71
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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