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Sedna

Kingwatsiak Jaw; Inuit

Artwork Details

Sedna
2001
Kingwatsiak Jaw; Inuit
serpentine stone
13 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (34.29 x 31.75 x 6.35 cm)
Gift of Sidney C. Kleinman
2019/2.171

Description

Physical Description:

Carving of a Sedna (sea goddess) in serpentine stone. One arm is attached to the base and the large whale-like tail is curved up into the air. 

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