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Inukshuk – Stone pyramid

Lifelike figures of rock (composts of 12 pieces) ereted by the Inuit stand along Canada’s most northern shores. They are Inukshuk (“in the image of man”). One of their purposes was to serve as directional markers on the treeless horizons, to guide those who followed. As such, they stand as eternal symbols of the importance of friendship, and remind uso f our dependance on another.

Letter of meanig attached

Object ID 921
Type Gifts
Donor Sarah Wang
Country Canada
Material stone, glu
Dimensions L 14,8 cm × H 12 cm × P 9,6 cm
Location 5e
Place Palazzo Coppini, Firenze

Notes

19 June 2016 – 150th anniversari of relations between Japan and Italy

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