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Figure
Medium: soapstone
Dimensions:
17.5 inches high
16.5 inches at base
Classification: Visual Works
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Latner
Object number: 1972.19
DescriptionGrey-green soapstone carving of figure dressed in high boots, trousers, and parka with hood; hair is long pulled back and braided-probably a woman; squatting on left knee and pulling to her left; facial muscles strained; left hand holds tail (?) to chest, right hand appears to be scraping seal or walrus ULO or woman's knife; women indication that the figure is probably a female; USE: Eskimo art has always been an expression of local life; early carved figures thought, rarely showed people at work (hunting and journeying for men, occupations around home for women)
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