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Sealcall, wood with ivory attachment
Object Number 94-57-10/R98
Display Title Sealcall, wood with ivory attachment
Descriptions
Inventory Description Figurine, carved wood animal, carved ivory attached
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Inupiaq
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Alaska / North Slope Burough / Point Barrow
Materials Wood , Ivory , Antler
Dimensions Overall: 9 x 8.5 x 6.2 cm (3 9/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object R/98
Provenance
Collector Frederick H. Rindge (?)
Donor Frederick H. Rindge (1894)

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