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Polar Bear Effigy
Polar Bear Effigy

Polar Bear Effigy

Creator Punuk
Datec. 500-c. 1200
Mediumwalrus ivory
DimensionsHeight: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)
Credit LineThe Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Object numberAGOID.103701
Place CreatedLittle Diomede Island, Alaska
Category
Copyright
Photo © AGO
Location
  • Gallery 222 Thomson Canadian

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