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Ivory carving of long-tailed quadruped
Ivory carving of long-tailed quadruped
Object Number 98-18-10/51971
Display Title Ivory carving of long-tailed quadruped
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, carved ivory otter-like animal
Classification
  • Art 3-D
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Sinrarmiut
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area
Additional Geographic Terms Port Clarence, Vicinity of
Materials Ivory
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 x 0.9 x 1.1 cm (2 3/16 x 3/8 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51971
Provenance
Collector Capt. Miner Bruce (?)
Donor Capt. Miner Bruce (1898)

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