| Accession # |
2004.79.57 |
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Culture |
Inuit
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| Title |
Scene with Three Abstract Birds |
| Date |
1950-1980 |
| Medium |
Ivory, stone, pigment, wood |
| Dimensions |
1 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. (4.4 x 9.8 x 4.1 cm) |
| Credit Line |
Hilda and Al Schein Collection |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 47, Drawer E
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| Description |
Three abstract ivory birds attached to a base with wooden pegs. Birds' black circular eyes are painted on the surface. Light gray stone base is a natural form. Condition very good. Taped ticket to bottom says: '01038' 'Naujat Co.' 'GVK-0.' Eskimo tag says: 'Naujat' 'Repulse Bay' 'Artist: 7453.' Inuit word for Repulse Bay is now Naujaat.
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