Labret

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Object Number 15-23-10/86097

Display Title Labret

Descriptions

Inventory Description Labret, carved ivory

Classification

Lip plug

Department Archaeological

Culture

Asiatic Eskimo

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

North America / United States / Alaska / Nome Census Area / St. Lawrence Island / Old Hut Site

Additional Geographic Terms St. Lawrence Island

Materials Ivory

Dimensions Overall: 1.8 x 1.3 x 1.2 cm (11/16 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 86097

Provenance

Provenance Dunbar Lockwood (1913-1914)

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