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Iñupiaq or Yup'ik (attributed)

Toy whale

Inuit, 1933-1966

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Iñupiaq or Yup'ik (attributed)

Toy whale

Inuit, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Fur, thread, beads, 7 7/8 × 2 7/16 in. (20 × 6.2 cm.)
Credit Line The Baltimore Museum of Art
Object Number 1992.129
Made of two pieces of seal skin, stuffed, and sewn together. Eyes, mouth, and fins are white fur appliques. Nose and mouth are decorated with tiny red, blue, and black glass beads.

Inscribed: none

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