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Peter Nauka Qiluqi (also know as Mathusiee, Kaytak, Hammer) and Inuit

Figure of a fish

Inuit, 1933

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Figure of a fish

Peter Nauka Qiluqi (also know as Mathusiee, Kaytak, Hammer) and Inuit

Figure of a fish

Figure of a fish

Inuit, 1933

Physical Qualities Stone, 3 9/16 × 4 5/16 × 2 3/8 in. (9 × 11 × 6 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Watchorn, Sykesville, Maryland
Object Number 1992.179
Carved stone fish arching upward. Gills and fins incised, eyes, mouth indicated. Dark gray stone.
Mrs. Watchorn says they purchased this in Canada c. 1955.

Inscribed: 'PCS/QOV/Peter Matt' inscribed on bottom.

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