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Figural group

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly in the collection of Joram Piatigorsky; donated to NMAI by Joram Piatigorsky in 2012.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait]
Artist/Maker
Pitseolak Niviaqsi, Inuit [Cape Dorset/Kinngait], 1947-2015
Donor
Joram Piatigorsky, Non-Indian
Previous owner
Joram Piatigorsky, Non-Indian
Date created
2002
Object Name
Figural group
Media/Materials
Steatite/soapstone
Techniques
Carved, polished
Dimensions
33.5 x 15.9 x 34.5 cm
Object Type
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
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