Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2005-0006-0037 | |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Figurine (fish) | |
| Culture | Eskimo | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Alaska | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1964 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Soapstone; Plywood | |
| Description | 3-dimensional soapstone carving in the form of a long slender fish with a single dorsal fin and two pair of ventral fins, shown leaping out of the water in an arched position; Back and head of fish is depicted in a dark color, contrasting with the lighter-colored underbelly; Carving is glued to a plywood base. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 13.9, Width = 2.4, Depth = 8.3 | |