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Mythological whale
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Mythological whale
Mythological whale
Due to its undetermined copyright status, this image cannot be downloaded at a higher resolution. Need more information about image licensing or a higher resolution image? Read our Photographic Services and Copyright page.

Carving

Mythological whale
Carver
Date 1962
Medium / Technique Mineral: serpentine
Dimensions7.8 x 21.9 x 42.9 cm
ClassificationCommunication Objects - Arts - Visual Arts
CultureIndigenous: Inuit, Nunavimmiut
Geocultural Area Eastern Arctic
Origin Quebec (Nunavik), Canada
Object NumberM21730
DivisionIndigenous Cultures - Historical Objects
CollectionMcCord
Status
Not on view

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