Inukshuk on the grounds of the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, England ...

This inukshuk stands beside the Scott Polar Research Institute side entrance at Madingly Road, Cambridge, UK. It originated in Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin Island), Nunavut in 1964 and it was commissioned by Charles Gimpel, who donated it to the Museum. It comprises approximately 16 m...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Campbell, Sandy
Format: Still Image
Language:English
Published: University of Alberta Library 2014
Subjects:
Inukshuks, Cambridge, England
Photographs
Baffin Island
Cape Dorset
Nunavut
Baffin
Qikiqtaaluk
Scott Polar Research Institute
Online Access:https://dx.doi.org/10.7939/r37m0420s
https://ualberta.scholaris.ca/handle/123456789/4611
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Summary:This inukshuk stands beside the Scott Polar Research Institute side entrance at Madingly Road, Cambridge, UK. It originated in Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Qikiqtaaluk (Baffin Island), Nunavut in 1964 and it was commissioned by Charles Gimpel, who donated it to the Museum. It comprises approximately 16 main pieces and several smaller irregular pieces of pink, black and white granite secured with concrete filler. SPRI ref Y: 2005/8. Information courtesy Health Lane, Librarian and Keeper of the Collections at Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge. ...

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