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Inuit carving of man fishing

Collection ID: 
1993.012.01
Collection: 
Ethnography
Dark grey or black carving in soapstone of an Inuit figure fishing. He has caught a white fish through a hole in the ice with a hand held fishing line. There are two white spears sticking up in front of him and other objects made of the contrasting white bone. He is depicted wearing traditional clothing.

Keywords
fishing

Physical attributes

Dimensions
Height115mm
Material
Soapstone

Production

OriginatorAnka, John
PlaceArctic