Eskimo hunters chisel soapstone carvings representing their northern life

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Eskimo hunters chisel soapstone carvings representing their northern life

Date9/28/1965

Names

Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Eskimo hunters chisel soapstone carvings representing their northern life. Joaniapik; left; and Isah Qumaluk Sheeguapik workat craft. Profits help raise Eskimo living standards.

Subject

Inuit art

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0103612F

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