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Object Number 94-57-10/R148
Display Title Ivory carving. Whale-shaped, flippers and tail carved in relief. Lines and dots.
Descriptions
Object Description Ivory carving. Whale-shaped, flippers and tail carved in relief. Lines and dots.
Inventory Description Figurine, carved ivory whale, incised, pigmented decoration and facial features
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1800-1894
Culture
  • Navugmiut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / <County> / Point Barrow
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 1 x 1.1 cm (1 7/16 x 3/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/148
Provenance
Collector Frederick H. Rindge (?)
Donor Frederick H. Rindge (1894)

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