Hall of Man Series: Eskimo Woman, (sculpture)

Object Details

Notes
Glenbow Museum, 1989.
(On edge of left shoulder:) Eskimo (copyright symbol) MALVINA HOFFMAN (On bottom of base, right back corner:) ROMAN BRONZE WORKS INC. N.Y. signed Founder's mark appears.
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Summary
Bust has a long, broad face with mongoloid fold of eyes. Her hair is long, parted in the center and plaited on each side to hang over shoulders.
Culture
Indian
North American
Data Source
Art Inventories Catalog, Smithsonian American Art Museums
Date
1930's
Control number
IAS 59500141
sculptor
Hoffman, Malvina 1885-1966
founder
Roman Bronze Works
Type
Sculptures
Medium
Bronze, dark liver color
Owner/Location
Glenbow Museum 130-9th Avenue S.E Calgary Alberta Canada T2G 0P3
Title
Eskimo Woman, (sculpture)
Topic
Figure female--Bust
Ethnic--Inuit
Ethnic
Record ID
siris_ari_30029
Usage
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