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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi there!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We have had a recent donation of a rock carving/statue that was found on Gordon’s Beach here on the island. I am wondering if anyone knows any information or can give context to this object? It looks like it has been carved from one piece of stone, but it has suffered some damages. The two pieces can be ‘put together’ and it looks as though there are just smaller rock fragments that are missing. It also looks as though the figure is in a crouching or kneeling position with it’s arms in a specific formation. Any information would be helpful! Attached are photos.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Emma Wilton (she/her)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Collections and Exhibits Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Sooke Region Museum and Visitor Centre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>(250) 642-6351 fax 250-642-7089<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>PO Box 774, Sooke, BC V9Z 1H7<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Sookeregionmuseum.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>