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The Whale of Our Being

Artist (Canadian, 1943 - 2005)
CultureOjibwa
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Datec.2003
MediumEarthenware; iron oxide
DimensionsOverall: 8 x 23 cm (3 1/8 x 9 1/16 in.)
MarkingsTitle and signature "Carl Beam" incised on back
DescriptionBrown bowl with shamanist figures circling the interior and painted with iron oxide.
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object numberG03.9.1
Classifications
Modern and Contemporary Ceramics
Sub-classification
Canadian
Status
Not on view
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