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Head of a woman
Head of a woman
Head of a woman

Carving

Head of a woman
Artist (1937-2011)
Date 1950-1985
Medium / Technique Soapstone, plastic, paper
Dimensions28.4 x 19 x 17.5 cm
CultureIndigenous: Inuit, Nunavimmiut
Geocultural Area Eastern Arctic
Origin Inukjuak (Port Harrison), Quebec (Nunavik), Canada
Object NumberM993.157.1
CollectionMcCord
CreditGift of Pearl Gelfand

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