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The Loon with the Ivory Eyes: A Study in Symbolic Archaeology

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Morrow, Phyllis
Volkman, Toby Alice

January 1976

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Article
Iñupiaq
Referenced by: ANKN Clearinghouse

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Theme(s): Exploring Horizons

Excerpt:
"A single loon shull with inset eyes of carved ivory and pupils of jet, found with a human burial at Ipiutak, is the inspiration for this attempt to discover cultural themes associated with the loon for the Ipiutak people."

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