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Ceremonial Preparation for Whaling by Edward S. Curtis — VisualArtsDB

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Ceremonial Preparation for Whaling

Ceremonial Preparation for Whaling

Edward S. Curtis

1915–1916

Dimensions: 18.7 Centimeters (Measurements) × 13.7 Centimeters (Measurements)
Genre: Artwork
Museum: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA, US

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