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Mythological creature

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Carving

Mythological creature

Artist Elijah Michael (1929-2008)

Date 1969

Medium / Technique Mineral: serpentine

Dimensions19.7 x 17.8 x 17.5 cm (7 3/4 x 7 x 6 7/8 in.)

ClassificationCommunication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts

CultureIndigenous: Inuit, Nunatsiarmiut

Origin Kimmirut (Lake Harbour), Nunavut, Canada

Geocultural Area Eastern Arctic

Object NumberM2011.50.34

DivisionIndigenous Cultures - Historical Objects

CollectionMcCord

CreditGift of Serge G. Morin

Status

Not on view

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