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Object Number
995-29-10/73461
Display Title
Soapstone carving of man in kayak with bola and ivory paddle
Descriptions
Object Description
Polished soapstone carving of a man in a kayak holding a bola in his right hand. The kayak is brown, the man wears a light colored parka with a dark collar. Fine etching depicts the man's facial features and hair. The bola is made of string with ivory beads at the ends. An ivory paddle lies on the kayak in front of the man. Made by Glenn Tingook.
Inventory Description
Sculpture, carved stone human in kayak with bola and paddle, etched features
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Artist
Glenn Tingook
Culture
- Eskimo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
Canada
North America / United States
North America / United States
Dimensions
Overall: 28.1 x 6.5 x 6.2 cm (11 1/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73461 & Glenn Tingook
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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