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Scene with Three Abstract Birds

Creator Name

Inuit

Cultural Context

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Date

1950–1980

About the Work

Brooklyn Museum Object Description
Three abstract ivory birds attached to a base with wooden pegs. Birds' black circular eyes are painted on the surface. Light gray stone base is a natural form. Condition very good. Taped ticket to bottom says: '01038' 'Naujat Co.' 'GVK-0.' Eskimo tag says: 'Naujat' 'Repulse Bay' 'Artist: 7453.' Inuit word for Repulse Bay is now Naujaat.

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Title

Scene with Three Abstract Birds

Creator

Inuit, Culture

Worktype

Sculpture

Cultural Context

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Material

Ivory, stone, pigment, wood

Dimensions

1 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. (4.4 x 9.8 x 4.1 cm)

Technique

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Language

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Date

1950–1980

Provenance

Hilda and Al Schein Collection, Dec 16, 2004

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Rights

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Creative Commons-BY

Inscription

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Location

Nunavut, Canada

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