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Catalog Number CAS 2019-0001-0186   CAS 2019-0001-0186; Stone carving (man with harpoon)
Category Carvings
Object Name Stone carving (man with harpoon)
Culture
Global Region North America
Country Canada
State/Prov./Dist. Quebec
County
Other Geographic Data Great Whale River
Maker's Name Josie N.
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: soapstone; Bone; Leather
Description Carving of a man in standing position with proper left leg outstretched, holding a harpoon in both hands; Harpoon is carved from bone and has a long leather strap, which the man holds in one of his hands; Carved from soapstone.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.9, Width = 15.0, Length = 4.7