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Kent Monkman"Weesageechak Teaches Hermes How to Trick the Four Leggeds" Canada, 2010 2010
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- Creator:Kent Monkman (1965, Canadian)
- Creation Year:2010
- Dimensions:Height: 62 in (157.48 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)
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- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 1-231stDibs: LU215211633342
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