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Figure of a Woman

Unknown, 1933

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Inuit

Figure of a Woman

Unknown, 1933

Physical Qualities Ivory, 1 15/16 × 1 7/16 × 1 in. (5 × 3.7 × 2.5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Watchorn, Sykesville, Maryland
Object Number 1992.176
Carved figure of a woman kneeling with both legs tucked under her. Figure wears a parka; hem and edges of cuffs, hood are clearly delineated with incised lines. Hood off head, hair delineated, hair in bun. Hands and lower garment stippled; digits, garment not delineated. Facial features clear but not detailed.
Mrs. Watchorn says they purchased this in Labrador c. 1956.

Inscribed: Label on bottom says 'GRENFELL/Hand Made in/ NEWFOUNDLAND/AND LABRADOR'

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