Christian Leden, Non-Indian, 1882-1957 Search this
Previous owner:
Christian Leden, Non-Indian, 1882-1957 Search this
Seller:
Christian Leden, Non-Indian, 1882-1957 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
James Bishop Ford (James B. Ford), Non-Indian, 1844-1928 Search this
Object Name:
Figure
Media/Materials:
Steatite/soapstone
Techniques:
Carved
Object Type:
Sculpture/Carving/Figures
Place:
East coast of Melville Peninsula from Lyon Inlet to Fury and Hecla Strait; Melville Peninsula; Qikiqtaaluk Region (Qitirmiut, Baffin), Kivalliq Region (Keewatin); Nunavut; Canada
Collection History:
Collected between 1913 and 1916 by Christian Leden (1882-1957, Arctic explorer); purchased by MAI from Christian Leden in 1917 using funds donated by MAI trustee James B. Ford (1844-1928).
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