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ANCIENT REPRESENTATIONS: CARVINGS LINKING THE HUMAN & SPIRITUAL WORLDS

BEAR
BIRD
FEMALE
FEMALE-ANIMAL


ANCIENT REPRESENTATIONS
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Female-Animal Representations

Female-animal representations may symbolize the female presence in nature and reaffirm the spiritual importance of the female in Thule world view.

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Female Bird Carving, 955.203.5 Female Bear Sculpture, 941.46.45 / HC4410    
 
 
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