Canis familiaris
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Canis familiaris

TitleCanis familiaris
ArtistH. B. Collins Jr.
Date1954 20th century
MediumPartial Skull
OriginSouthampton Island, Native Point, Northwest Territories, Canada, North America Southampton Island
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Canis familiaris” is a work by H. B. Collins Jr., dated 1954. It is executed in partial skull. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Recorded origin: Southampton Island, Native Point, Northwest Territories, Canada, North America. Browse more public-domain art from Southampton Island.

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